9Are you a high school student, soon to be a graduate and heading off to college or to work full time? Or are you a parent looking for a good introduction to personal finance for your son or daughter? Many people wish that they had been given guidance on money matters before they'd finished school. This book answers that need. In "Personal Finance for Teens" Carol H. Cox offers practical advice on how to build a rock-solid financial foundation for life after high school. Now is the time for young adults to get a handle on their finances, before life gets more complicated. Carol covers how to choose, open, and manage a student checking account; network, write resumes, and impress interviewers; control spending and achieve savings goals; build a high-ranking credit score and manage credit cards wisely; assess the cost of car ownership and select an affordable car; evaluate college from a financial perspective; and take advantage of time and start building a retirement account now. This book is a great reference tool for any library and a great graduation present for recent or soon-to-be grads. "Personal Finance for Teens" is the book that every teen needs to read before leaving home.