Discusses the basics behind using money to purchase goods and services, and outlines how to save money, cost-effective shopping techniques, and the fundamentals of investing.

Discusses the basics behind using money to purchase goods and services, and outlines how to save money, cost-effective shopping techniques, and the fundamentals of investing.

Many young people are surprised to learn that they play a big part in consumerism, the buying of goods and services. But the truth is that teens are among the most important consumers in the world today. Whether you have a part-time job or you get an allowance from your parents, all sorts of companies want you to spend your hard-earned cash on their products. How do you know which purchases are the smartest choices? What if you make a bad consumer decision? This book explains the ins and outs of goods and services, so you can feel good about the purchases you makeÑand save your money when a purchase isn't necessary.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Have you ever bought a toy at a store? Have you had a haircut or ordered food in a restaurant? Then you’ve used goods and services! Goods and services are everywhere. They’re in stores, homes, schools, restaurants, farms, and factories. So, what is a good? And what’s a service? Read this book to find out.

Have you ever bought a cold drink at a lemonade stand? Or have you baked cookies for a school bake sale? If so, you’re a consumer and a producer! Consumers, producers, buyers, and sellers all provide things other people want and need. How do they work together in the marketplace? Read this book to find out.

Provides information on the basics of buying goods and services and the role of goods and services in the economy.