An easy-to-understand guide for teaching teens and parents the principles on how to invest in stocks, mutual funds, IRAs and more.

When the Maya kings of Tikal dedicated their first carved monuments in the third century A.D., inaugurating the Classic period of Maya history that lasted for six centuries and saw the rise of such famous cities as Palenque, Copan and Yaxchilan, Maya civilization was already nearly a millennium old. Its first cities, such as Nakbe and El Mirador, had some of the largest temples ever raised in Prehispanic America, while others such as Cival showed even earlier evidence of complex rituals. The reality of this Preclassic Maya civilization has been documented by scholars over the past three decades: what had been seen as an age of simple village farming, belatedly responding to the stimulus of more advanced peoples in highland Mesoamerica, is now know to have been the period when the Maya made themselves into one of the New World's most innovative societies. This book discusses the most recent advances in our knowledge of the Preclassic Maya and the emergence of their rainforest civilization, with new data on settlement, political organization, architecture, iconography and epigraphy supporting a contemporary theoretical perspective that challenges prior assumptions.

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The inspiring story of Reginald Lewis: lawyer, Wall Street wizard, philanthropist--and the wealthiest black man in American history. Based on Lewis's unfinished autobiography, along with scores of interviews with family, friends, and colleagues, this book cuts through the myth and hype to reveal the man behind the legend.

Start getting savvy about money—an investment guide for teens You don't have to work on Wall Street to know that money is essential! Learn how to handle it responsibly—and how to make it work for you. Let this teen investing book be your guide to money matters ranging from the difference between stocks and bonds to ways to research potential investments. Soon enough you'll be throwing around terms like dividend and liquidity like a finance professional. Smart money moves—Learn how to set financial goals, create a budget, and recognize the difference between good debt and bad so you can make calculated decisions with your money. Master the market—Explore all the different ways people invest their money and assess their risk tolerance with a crash course in the stock market. Teen-specific tips—Get advice that's geared toward teens, including pointers on landing a summer job and creating saving plans for life after high school. Manage your money like a boss and begin building personal wealth with Investing for Teens.

Investing may sound like a complicated endeavor meant only for adults, but it can be a great way for young people to prepare for the future as well. By learning the basics of investing now, you can use tools like certificates of deposit, savings bonds, and stocks to help your savings grow long before you need this money. Some investments, such as 529s and IRAs, can help you save for specific purposes, like paying for college or buying your first home. If you start investing wisely today, you might even be able to retire years before other people your age.

Discover the ins and outs of planning your own or your loved one’s last wishes with this easy-to-understand guide to estate planning. No one likes to talk about death, but being prepared for any unexpected tragedy can help your loved ones navigate your loss more easily in the long run. From creating your advanced medical directives to designating your beneficiaries, estate planning can ensure that your wishes are carried out when you are no longer around. With Estate Planning 101, you can get your affairs in order before any unfortunate incident occurs. This easy-to-understand guide comes with detailed information on what needs to be done to protect your estate. With information on creating a living will, minimizing estate taxes, choosing an executor, and more, you will be prepared for the future, no matter what it brings. Estate Planning 101 offers you step-by-step instructions and checklists to keep you organized for whatever life throws your way.