Sam Peterson is a financial expert and author dedicated to helping teens achieve financial success. With over 15 years of experience in the financial industry, Sam has helped countless individuals and families manage their money, save for the future, and build wealth. After earning a degree in finance from Cornell, Sam worked at several prominent financial institutions including Goldman Sachs before starting his own financial planning firm. Throughout his career, Sam has been committed to educating young people about the importance of financial literacy. He has conducted financial education workshops at schools and youth organizations across the United States and has been a guest speaker on numerous financial podcasts and radio shows.
"""Financial success for teens"" is a valuable guide on how to first invest and how to use your money wisely. The author did a fantastic job of explaining complex investment concepts in a way that was easy to understand, and the book was full of nice little examples that made the content even more relatable. One of the things that I appreciated most about this book was that it not only taught you how to create your own budget plan or have an overview of your money flow but also provided you with important tips on how to plan your first investment and how to get successful in life. The author emphasized the importance of planning, thinking, and researching, and provided practical advice for beginners who are just starting out in the world of investment. Another thing that I really liked about this book was the way it was written. It felt like I was having a conversation with a friend who had a lot of knowledge and experience in the money world. The author was engaging, approachable, and never talked down to the reader, which made the reading experience very enjoyable. Overall, I would highly recommend this book to young readers who are interested in learning about investment, career planning, and money in general. It is educational, full of great tips for beginners, and definitely worth reading."" -Agnes G. ""This is an excellent book, but not every one of our teen's will read this on their own. I suggest either reading it together or having them come back and discuss it over a meal. It will help you be involved in their finances because after all they will be living on their own someday! Also, you might be able to give more tips or examples from your own life or mistakes that will help them solidify what they are learning. This book talks about budgeting, savings, investments, student loans and how to strategically not need them or at least reduce what is borrowed. And if your teen is already in debt, or you are, it teaches about that too. Well done!"" -Sarah M. ""The book provides substantial information about ways that teenagers can have financial success. Many young people get an allowance from their parents. Teenagers may consider saving or investing part of this income. The investment book gives detailed information about savings accounts and compound interest. Beginners may invest in stocks and bonds. Also, there are tips to help young people plan their careers. Teenagers who understand how to use their skills to make money will be successful. Sam Peterson recommends teenagers align their skills with their values to determine a plan to find a job that is meaningful to them. The money management book discusses how people spend money quicker than they earn money. The book includes charts about budgeting and provides suggestions about how to budget effectively."" -John S."