"Money for Teenagers takes a realistic look at the resources and interests that teens have and provides a perspective on money that is engaging and useful. Crabtree shows a unique respect for young people as thinkers, earners, spenders and investors and enables them with a wise framework. With this framework, they will gain a perspective on earning and the uses of money that will help them avoid the financial pitfalls into which so many American adults fall. She understands youth and how we can engage them in the important conversation about the dangers and opportunities associated with money." - John R. Youngquist, Principal East High School, Denver, CO "This book speaks to, rather than at, the teenager and engages the individual in learning why it is necessary to become financially responsible. While the adult is involved, the empowerment goes to the teenager, who is able to reflect on what has been read, discuss it with an adult, and ultimately make decisions regarding personal finances. I do wish I had something like this when I was a young adult." - JoAnn Trujillo-Hays, Principal North High School, Denver, CO Most people would agree that their current financial situation would be far better if they had learned some basic lessons about money when they were young. Money for Teenagers provides youth with an introductory financial education and helps them establish a positive outlook about, and healthy behaviors toward, money. The book promotes feelings of freedom, tempered with discipline, to help establish good financial behaviors among its readers. Money for Teenagers begins with fresh perspectives on money and presents a healthy view of it as a resource that can be usedpurposefully. Many of society's biggest concerns regarding money are addressed, and the reader is encouraged to avoid common pitfalls, such as living paycheck-to-paycheck or incurring burdensome debt. Two important assets, time and habit, are revealed, and the ways in which these can help teenagers create an abundant and financially secure future are discussed. A money management system is introduced for youths to employ now and continue using into their adult years. About the Author: Diana Crabtree is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) living in Denver, Colorado. She works for a private equity investment firm and also owns and operates her own tax and financial consulting business. She also is an Adjunct Professor of accounting courses at the University of Denver. She volunteers with Minds Matter of Denver, Inc., assisting local area teenagers in applying to college and achieving their goals for higher education.