The Money Side of Living: Starting Out With Money
Young people are expected to make some pretty big money decisions surprisingly early.
Their first job. Their first payslip. Tax. Super. Bank accounts. Saving. Budgeting. Scams. And suddenly having money of their own to manage.
The Money Side of Living: Starting Out With Money gives young people a practical introduction to the money skills they'll actually use in everyday life.
Written in straightforward, easy-to-understand language, it helps take the mystery out of money and gives young people a better starting point for making their own financial decisions.
Because the first lesson about money shouldn't have to come from an expensive mistake.
About the book
The Money Side of Living: Starting Out With Money is a practical money book for teens, young adults and anyone learning how to manage money in real life.
It covers first jobs, getting paid, tax, super, banking, cards, scams, saving, budgeting and everyday money decisions in a simple, down-to-earth way.
The book is designed to make financial literacy easier to understand, especially for young people starting work, parents having money conversations at home, educators, support workers or anyone looking for practical money resources.
What's inside?
What happens when you start earning your own money.
Getting your first job
Understanding your pay
Making choices, setting goals and making your money last.
Saving and spending
Payslips, tax, super and where your money actually goes.
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