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What Every
High School Grad
Should Know
About Money

School taught you a lot of things. How to handle money in the real world wasn't one of them. 30 lessons. Pro tips for every path. Zero fluff.

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What Every High School Grad Should Know About Money by Delainna Burton
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74%
of adults say they'd have made fewer money mistakes with personal finance education in high school
Ramsey Solutions, 2025
$246B
lost annually by Americans due to poor financial literacy
Nat'l Financial Educators Council, 2025
82%
of adults wish they had been required to take a personal finance class in high school
Fortunly, 2026
38%
financial literacy rate for Gen Z — the lowest of any generation
TIAA Institute-GFLEC, 2025
Why This Book Exists

Same income.
Same opportunities.
Over $1,000,000 difference.

Meet Naomi and Kara. They start in the same place. The only difference? One has a plan — and a financial education. Here's what happens next.

Without a Plan
Naomi
  • ❌Runs out of money before the month ends
  • ❌Can't cover unexpected expenses without debt
  • ❌Late fees, damaged credit score, high interest
  • ❌Never negotiates — leaves money on the table
  • ❌Starts investing late, misses compound growth
  • ❌Lives paycheck to paycheck — stressed and stuck
With Financial Literacy
Kara
  • ✓Always knows exactly where her money is going
  • ✓Prepared for surprises — no panic, no problem
  • ✓Zero late fees, strong credit, no unnecessary debt
  • ✓Negotiates her salary, her car, her rent, her bills
  • ✓Invests early and lets compound interest do the work
  • ✓Feels confident, capable, and in control of her future
$1,000,000+
The wealth gap between Naomi and Kara over their financial lives.
It's not one big decision. It's a thousand small ones that compound over time. Two people, same income, same opportunities, same number of years. The difference is entirely in what they knew, what they did, and what they made a habit. That's the power of what's in this book.
What's Inside

30 real-world lessons.
Zero fluff.

This isn't theory. Every lesson maps to a real decision your grad will face — written in plain language they'll actually read, remember, and use.

01What's Your Money Story?
02Turning Dreams into Goals into Plans
03The Real Reason You Keep Buying Stuff
04What Is a Budget and How Do I Make One?
05Understanding Your Paycheck
06Taxes — What Nobody Told You Before Your First Paycheck
07Spending Smarter, Not Less
08The Art of Negotiation — Getting More of What You're Worth
09Giving — The Habit That Changes How You See Money
10Choosing the Right Bank for You
11Read It Before You Sign It
12Credit Cards — What You Need to Know First
13Your Credit Score Matters (More Than You Think)
14Paying with Your Phone — And Keeping It Safe
15The Truth About Crypto
16Paying for School Without Going Broke
17Understanding Student Loans Before You Sign Anything
18Is College the Only Way?
19Getting Your First Apartment
20Cars Are Expensive — Know What You're Getting Into
21What to Know About Buying a Home (Someday)
22Investing Isn't Just for Rich People
23Saving for Retirement (Yes, Start Now)
24Extra Income = Extra Freedom
25Insurance 101
26Identity Theft and Online Scams
27When Things Go Wrong
28Mental Health & Money
29Becoming Financially Independent
30Life Changes & Pivots

The Bottom Line

Every high school graduate
needs this book.

It doesn't matter if they're headed to college, a trade, a business, or the military. The financial decisions they make in the next 12 months will shape the next 12 years. Give them the tools to get it right.

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Who It's For

The perfect gift for
the grad in your life.

🎓
The Graduate
College, trade school, workforce, or military — no matter the next step, this is the financial briefing school never gave them. Everything they need to hit the ground running.
👨‍👩‍👧
Parents & Families
Give them the head start you wish you'd had. A gift they'll return to for years — whenever they face a new money decision, this book will already have the answer.
🏫
Educators & Counselors
Already used in classrooms and counseling offices. An accessible, engaging supplement that brings real-world financial literacy to students who genuinely need it.
What People Are Saying

The results
speak for themselves.

"Finally, a resource that speaks to teens in a language they understand. My son actually enjoys reading this."

— S. Johnson, Parent

"I've shared these books with my classroom and the engagement level is incredible. Essential for every student."

— M. Rodriguez, Teacher

"The perfect graduation gift. I want all my grandchildren to have a copy so they start off on the right foot."

— L. Smith, Grandparent

"As a guidance counselor, I see the need for financial literacy every day. This book fills that gap perfectly."

— J. Thompson, Counselor

"The way the information is presented makes it so easy for my daughter to grasp the basics of investing."

— A. Davis, Parent

"I wish I had this when I was in school. It's a game-changer for the next generation's financial health."

— K. Wilson, Mentor
✦ Exclusive Bonus Inside

Pro Tips for
Your Specific Path.

Most money books stop at graduation. This one goes further. Packed with a bonus section of path-specific financial guidance — because a student heading to college faces completely different financial decisions than someone starting a business or joining the military.

🎓
Heading to College
Hit the Ground Running
🔧
Trade School & Career
Your Skills Are Your Power
💼
Starting a Business
You're Building the Path
🎖️
Military Service
Serving & Building Simultaneously
About the Author

Meet Delainna Burton

Delainna Burton — Founder of Finance Funatics
Founder, Finance Funatics

Delainna Burton

For over two decades I've had the pleasure of helping families and businesses move from financial stress to financial success. Armed with an MBA from Babson College, a Finance degree from Wayne State University, and certificates from Harvard University and the Boston Institute of Finance, I've dedicated my career to guiding people from where they are to where they want to be financially.

I believe lasting financial success comes when people not only find solutions, but also gain the knowledge and confidence to make wise money choices for a lifetime. That belief is what inspired me to create Finance Funatics — a mission-driven financial literacy company where children, youth, and teens learn about money through the voices of my children Kevin and Julia.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, or young adult picking up this book, my hope is that it helps spark conversations, shift mindsets, and create a brighter financial future for every reader.

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Don't let your grad
learn this the hard way.

The cost of not knowing is measured in real dollars — and real stress. One book. 30 lessons. A lifetime of better decisions.

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