Earn
Understand where money comes from and how work, skills, and value connect.
A Practical Money Series · Ages 8–13
The Money Map
Money skills for real life.
Follow a clear, encouraging path through earning, saving, spending, budgeting, goals, generosity, and smart everyday choices.
Free two-chapter sample · No email or signup required
Four Stops on the Journey
Build Confidence One Choice at a Time
The series turns big money ideas into clear, useful lessons young readers can connect to everyday life.
Save
Set goals, build patience, and make steady progress toward something meaningful.
Spend
Compare choices, recognize trade-offs, and think before money leaves your hands.
Choose Wisely
Use a simple plan to make thoughtful decisions without expecting perfection.
Free Money Map Strategy Game
Every Dollar Has a Job
Assign every dollar before the month begins, then follow the map as invitations, opportunities, surprise expenses, and changing prices test the plan.
- Six missions from starter to Budget Boss
- Tap or drag money into specific jobs
- Adjust the plan as the month changes
- No account, email, cookies, or saved progress
Free Money Map Arcade Game
Money Control Center
Route income through a fast-moving control room, cover expenses before their deadlines, protect the mission goal, and use power-ups when the system gets crowded.
- Six timed missions with Standard and Relaxed modes
- Tap stations or use keyboard controls
- Expense timelines, choices, combos, and power-ups
- No account, email, cookies, or saved progress
Follow the Series
The Journey Starts Here
Begin with the foundations of money, then continue into practical budgeting.
Ages 8–13
Money Isn’t Magic
A friendly guide to earning, saving, spending, and making smart choices without turning money into a mystery.
Available Now · Book 2 · Kindle Unlimited
Ages 8–13
Budget Boss
Build a realistic budget, track money without making it feel like homework, and make confident choices as responsibilities grow.
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Both Money Map Books Are in Kindle Unlimited
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New Release · Book 3
The Money Map · Book 3 · Ages 8–13
Make Money Moves
A Guide to Earning, Side Hustles, Jobs, and Small Business
Explore ways to earn, build useful skills, approach jobs, and think through small-business ideas. The next step on the Money Map begins with what you can do.
View Book 3 on AmazonFor Parents, Caregivers & Educators
Useful Lessons Without the Lecture
The Money Map is designed to make family conversations about money easier. Young readers explore practical ideas in plain language, with examples, checkpoints, and choices they can discuss or try.
- Why money has value and where it comes from
- Needs, wants, trade-offs, and everyday decisions
- Saving for goals and handling pressure to spend
- Building habits without expecting perfect choices
The Money Map provides general educational information and is not personal financial advice.
