The ultimate beginner’s guide to building wealth, written for today’s teens.
Money doesn’t have to be confusing — and investing isn’t just for adults in suits. If you’re ready to take control of your future, this book will show you how.
In Stock Investing for Teens, bestselling finance author Rob Maxwell breaks down the stock market into clear, practical lessons that any teen can understand — and apply. Whether you’re saving for your first car, planning for college, or just want to learn how to grow your money, this book gives you the roadmap.
Inside, you’ll discover:
✅ How the stock market really works — explained without boring jargon.
✅ The difference between stocks, ETFs, and dividends — and why it matters.
✅ How to build a winning portfolio with offense (growth) and defense (safety).
✅ The traps to avoid — from FOMO and panic selling to chasing hype.
✅ The three key advantages every teen investor has — time, patience, and consistency.
✅ Step-by-step challenges and exercises to turn knowledge into action.
This isn’t about “getting rich quick.” It’s about building habits, confidence, and freedom that will last a lifetime. By the time you finish, you won’t just know about investing — you’ll be an investor.
Whether you’re 13 or 19, just starting out or already curious about stocks, Stock Investing for Teens will give you the tools to level up your money skills and build a future on your own terms.
✨ Start today. Your future self will thank you.
Reviews
As a reviewer, I've seen a lot of investing books, but very few are written with teens in mind. This one nails it. Rob Maxwell explains the stock market without jargon and keeps it engaging with examples that resonate. The balance of theory, real-world traps, and interactive exercises makes this more than just a book�it's a starter kit for financial confidence."
Finally, a money book that actually gets teens. Rob Maxwell breaks down complex ideas like ETFs, dividends, and growth vs. safety strategies into lessons that feel simple but never dumbed down. It's smart, practical, and written in a voice that teens will actually listen to. If you're between 13 and 19 and want to start investing, this is the playbook."
This book turned my DMs into a debate about portfolios overnight. What I love is how it doesn't try to sell you on 'get rich quick' but instead shows how patience and time can seriously change your future. The step-by-step challenges made me stop scrolling and actually do something. Highly recommend if you want to get ahead of the game.
Too many resources talk down to young people about money. This one respects their intelligence. Stock Investing for Teens makes it clear that investing isn't about luck�it's about consistency, patience, and smart choices. With clear explanations of stocks, ETFs, and dividends, it gives teens tools they can actually use today
I wish this existed when I was 15. The way Rob explains FOMO, hype stocks, and panic selling? Spot on. Teens are out here making money moves and this book shows you how to do it without crashing. I shared a couple of pages on TikTok and the comments blew up with kids saying 'wait, I can start investing NOW?