Get Started with Teen Finance 101
Welcome to Teen Finance 101! Whether you want to start making money, save for something big, or invest for the future, you’re in the right place. This is your launchpad to financial freedom—made just for teens like you.
How This Website Works
We make personal finance simple, practical, and built for life. Every section on this site is based on real-world advice from a financial expert (and parent) with 20+ years of experience in accounting and finance. We’ve organized the content into key categories so you can jump right in—whether you're just starting out or looking to level up.
You’ll find:
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Step-by-step guides
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Free downloads and planners
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Interactive tools to track and grow your money
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Actionable advice based on what works
No confusion. Straightforward. Just smart, teen-tested money skills that stick.
Explore These Pages
Want to start earning? Struggling with saving? Curious about investing? We’ve got full sections to walk you through it all—designed to fit your goals, pace, and personality.
👉 Earning – Learn how to make money with part-time jobs, freelance work, or your own business
👉 Saving & Budgeting – Take control of your cash, build a budget, and hit your goals
👉 Investing – Discover how to grow your money starting now, even if you're just a teen
👉 Mindset – Build the confidence, discipline, and habits to succeed in life and money
Get Your Free Bonus Tools & Subscribe to the Newsletter
Don’t leave without grabbing your free money tools! We’ve created downloadable spreadsheets, planners, and calculators to make your journey even easier:
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📊 Smart Budget Templates
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💸 Savings Planner
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📈 Net Worth Tracker
- 🧮 Links to the Best Financial Calculators
All of this—plus weekly tips and money advice—delivered right to your inbox.
Join a Community That Can Help You
You’re not in this alone.
Join a growing community of teens, parents, and educators all focused on building a financially strong next generation. We’re building a safe, supportive space where you can:
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Ask money questions
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Share wins and challenges
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Learn from others on the same path
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Get motivation to keep going
Stay tuned—we’re rolling out new ways to connect and grow together. Your voice matters here.
👉 Go to Community Form.
Need Help?
Got a question about saving, budgeting, or investing? Want to partner, feature a product, or just say hi?
We’re always here to help. Whether you're a parent, student, teacher, or mentor—reach out any time. We read every message and we’re excited to support your journey.
Testimonials
"Before finding this site, I thought money stuff was just for adults. Now I actually get how to save, budget, and even invest! It's made me feel way more confident about my future."
John
Age: 16
"This site makes learning about money fun and real. I used what I learned to set a savings goal and actually hit it. I’m already planning my next one!"
Maya
Age: 14
Money Skills For Teens
Everything A Teen Should Know To Earn, Save, Invest, And Build Wealth
In today’s world, teens are making money earlier than ever, but most schools don’t teach the basics of earning, saving, budgeting, and investing. That’s where this book comes in. Written by finance expert (and dad of three) Thomas P. Reid, this book breaks down essential money skills in a way that’s easy to understand and fun to learn.