Overview

The Student's Guide to Financial Freedom equips young people with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed financial decisions early-before debt, confusion, and missed opportunities take hold. Written by nationally recognized financial educator and bestselling author Dr. Paris Woods, this book offers a practical, student-centered introduction to money management, earning, and investing. Designed to support long-term economic mobility, it serves as a valuable resource for financial literacy instruction, college readiness programs, and independent learning. Adapted from Dr. Woods's widely used personal finance guide that has reached more than 130,000 readers, this student edition translates complex financial concepts into accessible, real-world strategies appropriate for high school students, college students, and young adults. The approach emphasizes financial confidence, informed choice, and early habit-building rather than deprivation or unrealistic expectations. Readers will learn how to make thoughtful decisions about student loans and educational costs, understand earning potential and early career income strategies, build foundational knowledge of saving and investing, develop flexible financial systems, and connect money management to personal goals, values, and life design. Well suited for high school and college students, financial literacy and college readiness programs, educators, counselors, and parents, The Student's Guide to Financial Freedom provides a clear and empowering foundation for building financial stability, flexibility, and choice-starting early and lasting a lifetime.

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9781737606628

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""A must-read guide that equips young people to build lasting financial stability and opportunity. This book breaks down essential financial concepts with clarity and compassion, giving students the knowledge and confidence they need to navigate college, work, and adulthood. It is a powerful resource for empowering the next generation to achieve economic mobility."" Dr. John B. King Jr., SUNY Chancellor & 10th U.S. Secretary of Education ""The Student's Guide to Financial Freedom is the money playbook I wish I had in school. Paris makes building wealth feel simple, clear, and doable for every student."" Tiffany ""The Budgetnista"" Aliche, NYTimes Bestselling Author of Get Good with Money ""Opportunity shouldn't depend on zip code. The Student's Guide to Financial Freedom gives students the tools to build wealth early, make smart choices, and take control of their future. This book is a game-changer for creating equity and access."" CJ McCollum, NBA Player & Philanthropist ""When I think about the kind of book I wish existed when I was a student, The Student's Guide to Financial Freedom checks every box. Paris Woods speaks directly to young people with honesty and heart, breaking down money in a way that feels practical and personal. This isn't another lecture about budgeting, it's a roadmap to real freedom, designed for students who want to live well and build wealth on their own terms."" Kiersten Saunders, Co-Host, rich & REGULAR podcast

Author Information

Dr. Paris Woods is the bestselling author of The Black Girl's Guide to Financial Freedom and a nationally recognized voice on building wealth with purpose. A first-generation college graduate, she made early money mistakes that cost her years of financial freedom--mistakes she's determined to help students avoid. Paris is a former admissions and financial aid officer at Harvard and previously trained as a certified tax preparer, blending real-world experience with practical, empowering guidance.

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