Give your teen the money skills school skips.
Before debit cards, paychecks, or banking apps, this book builds real-world money confidence first.
Most teens open a bank account without understanding how it actually works. The result? Confusion, unnecessary fees, bad habits, and costly mistakes. Banking Basics for Teens turns confusing bank jargon into clear, practical steps teens can use right away—no lectures, no fluff.
Written in plain English, this fast, confidence-boosting guide helps teens understand the why behind banking, not just which buttons to tap. It’s designed to prepare them for their first job, first paycheck, and first bank account—before mistakes get expensive.
What Your Teen Will Learn
✔ How checking and savings accounts really work
✔ How to choose the right account for their needs
✔ How banks make money—and how fees work
✔ How to read and understand a bank statement
✔ How to use debit cards and digital payments safely
✔ How to avoid common teen money mistakes and scams
✔ How to build smart everyday money habits early
Parents love this book because it’s practical and plug-and-play. Teens love it because it’s clear, candid, and helps them keep more of what they earn.
Perfect For
• Teens ages 13–18
• Parents and grandparents
• Homeschool families
• Financial literacy classes
• First jobs, first paychecks, and first bank accounts
Open the book. Open an account. Open the door to smarter money decisions—starting today.
Hi! I’m Chris Ortler. I write fun, practical finance books for kids and teens. As the founder of Future Funds Academy—and a dad of six—I turn real-world money topics into simple steps families can use right away. My Acorn to Oak and Teen Money Mastery series help parents and educators raise confident, money-smart kids.