The Finance career cluster includes careers that revolve around managing money and making financial transactions.
Careers in the Finance career cluster include:
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Dream Jobs in Sports Finance and Administration by
Many people dream of making it to the big leagues, but very few will make it there as athletes. This does not mean that the dream of a career in the sports industry should be discarded. Those who have an interest in business, finance, and management should set their sights on sports finance and administration. This highly practical career guide highlights the various academic and professional pathways that one can follow to arrive at a career in the sports industry. It comes fully loaded with resource lists of college programs, Bureau of Labor Statistics data, and At-a-Glance fact sheets.
Investing for Teens by
Start getting savvy about money--an investment guide for teens You don't have to work on Wall Street to know that money is essential! Learn how to handle it responsibly--and how to make it work for you. Let this teen investing book be your guide to money matters ranging from the difference between stocks and bonds to ways to research potential investments. Soon enough you'll be throwing around terms like dividend and liquidity like a finance professional. Smart money moves--Learn how to set financial goals, create a budget, and recognize the difference between good debt and bad so you can make calculated decisions with your money. Master the market--Explore all the different ways people invest their money and assess their risk tolerance with a crash course in the stock market. Teen-specific tips--Get advice that's geared toward teens, including pointers on landing a summer job and creating saving plans for life after high school. Manage your money like a boss and begin building personal wealth with Investing for Teens.
The Modern Guide to Stock Market Investing for Teens by
Investing is the best thing teenagers can do to build long-term wealth and become financially free. Learning the art of stock trading, as well as the related topic of money management is so important, and the younger the better. This book, written by a teenager for teenagers, covers everything a teen will need to know to set them up for success in the stock market. These six sections divide up the book: Part I: Benefits Part II: Getting Started Part III: Stock Market Literacy Part IV: Stock Market Strategy Part V: In Practice (Real Life) Part VI: Resources & Further Information The book also provides an introduction into personal budgeting, saving money, and making money, as well as providing concrete, real-life examples, and wisdom from the world's most successful investors. As the author, I wrote this book so investing can change other's lives as it changed mine. No matter who you are, no matter your age, and no matter the amount of money you have, you can invest, and this book will help you do just that.
Using Computer Science in Fintech Careers by
Financial technology is revolutionizing the field of finance, allowing customers to pay bills and send money more easily than in the past and giving them the tools they need to manage their own finances. And all of that is made possible through coding. This careers guide gives readers a thorough look at the different ways that they can apply coding to the field of finance, whether it's through an existing career path or by coming up with a brand-new, revolutionary piece of code or program.
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Careers As a Bookkeeper and Auditor by
Jobs in auditing and bookkeeping are a smart career choice in an uncertain economy. A job report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment in bookkeeping and auditing will see a 14 percent growth rate between 2010 and 2020. Students who enjoy math and numerical problem-solving, have excellent people skills, and are highly organized will appreciate this guide to the field and its opportunities. Readers will learn what skills and education a person needs, what the job will really be like, and some of the cool career opportunities out there. This material supports Common Core standards for career preparedness and work readiness.