Everything About Money: I Wish I Knew At Your Age

By Brenda Branstiter and Timothy Branstiter

Most people learn about money the hard way - expensive mistakes, missed opportunities, and advice that came twenty years too late. This book is the shortcut.

Written by a grandparent for the next generation of their family, Everything About Money I Wish I Knew at Your Age is a complete financial education in plain language - the kind of book most adults wish they had read at 16.

Across 22 chapters, you will learn:
How compound interest works - and why starting at 18 beats starting at 35, even with smaller amounts
The truth about credit scores and how one number can cost or save you tens of thousands of dollars
Why some debt builds wealth and other debt destroys it - and exactly how to tell the difference
How the tax code legally rewards people who save, invest, and own property
Trade school vs. four-year college - the real numbers, with no agenda
How to negotiate your first salary - one conversation worth over $100,000 across your career
Real estate investing, index funds, ROI, net worth, lifestyle inflation, insurance, banking, and more
How to spot financial scams before they find you

Every concept is explained through simple analogies and real-world examples - no jargon, no textbook language. This is the financial conversation most families never have.

Perfect for teenagers, college students, young professionals, and anyone who wishes they had learned this sooner. An ideal gift from a parent or grandparent who wants to give something that truly lasts.

Includes a full glossary of 28 key financial terms defined in plain language.

For educational purposes only. Not financial, tax, or legal advice.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H8KPPTQ5
• ISBN13: 9798186589631
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"