Budgeting is the cornerstone of financial literacy. This book shows teenagers how to create and manage a budget in order to control their money and achieve their life goals. This book from the Money Matters series explains why budgeting is important and how it leads to financial freedom. Teens will learn how to build a budget and explore different budgeting styles to find the one that fits them best. They will also discover how to use technology for budgeting and tracking, how to open a bank account, and how to carry their budgeting skills confidently into adulthood--from budgeting for college to using a budget to achieve long-term financial goals such as buying a home or saving for a car or vacation. "Mastering Money" sidebars provide important insights into budgeting, such as using a budget to help resist impulse buying. "Get Financially Fit" features provide top budgeting tips from financial experts. Each chapter recaps key information covered so far, so readers can reinforce their newly learned budgeting skills.