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Paperback: 160 pages Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers (August 01 2004) Reading Level: Young Adult Costumer Rating: Read an Excerpt Chapter 1: Financial Intelligence: A New Way of Learning Book Description As Robert Kiyosaki writes in Rich Dad, Poor Dad, the poor and the middle class work for their money, but the rich make money work for them. Now this phenomenally popular financial philosophy is explained in a style that's perfect for teenagers. Rich Dad, Poor Dad for Teens distills the principles of cash flow, assets and liabilities, saving and investing money, and how to find opportunities to "create money" by presenting these points in a voice and format geared toward younger readers. Best of all, Rich Dad's advice is accessible to all teens, no matter how "smart" or confident they feel about money. Parents and teachers seeking creative, accessible ways to teach "financial intelligence" to teens will also find this book a useful tool. More than ever, teens and parents are realizing that it's never too early to become financially literate, and this book gives them a means to get started. About the Author
Robert Kiyosaki a financier, author and teacher says "that the main reason people struggle financially is because they have spent years in school but learned nothing about money. The result is that people learn to work for money... but never learn to have money work for them.". » More by Robert T. Kiyosaki
Co-author of the Rich Dad series of books and CEO of the Rich Dad Organization, Sharon Lechter has dedicated her professional efforts tot he field of education. She graduated with honors from Florida State University with a degree in accounting, then joined the ranks of Coopers & Lybrand, a Big Eight accounting firm. Sharon held various management positions with computer, insurance, and publishing companies while maintaining her professional credentials as a CPA. » More by Sharon L. Lechter C.P.A. | |||||||