Be Smart About Money

Sherri Mabry Gordon's financial literacy guide for middle and high schoolers covers the essentials — budgeting, saving, understanding debt, and thinking long-term — using relatable teen scenarios like receiving a first paycheck and resisting the urge to spend it all immediately. The practical, scenario-driven approach keeps abstract concepts grounded, and the book's place in a coherent multi-volume series gives it structure beyond a single read. It's been adopted by library systems including OverDrive and NLB Singapore, which signals genuine institutional confidence. The honest caveat: no faith integration for families seeking values-anchored financial teaching, and some references to specific financial products may feel dated as years pass. A clean, capable resource for any teen building money habits.