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Your free First Paycheck + Budget Tracker
A 2-page printable worksheet for teens (and the parents helping them). Print it or fill it on a phone or tablet — then put the ideas from the book into practice.
- Page 1: First Paycheck Checklist — gross vs net, day-1 money moves, 50/20/30 reminder, payment-app scam safety
- Page 2: Teen Budget Tracker — one-month income / needs / wants / savings grid + “this week’s money win”
- Original worksheet language (not a book reprint) — pairs with the free Chapter 2 sample
Already reading the book? This is your practice layer. Want a prose sample first? Grab the free chapter.
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The tracker is a free practice sheet. The handbook walks teens through budgeting, first jobs, banking, credit basics, and more — written for ages 13–17 and the parents who want to help.
Want a sample of the writing first? Download the free Chapter 2 sample (Building Your First Budget).
Helpful next reads on the site: first paycheck explained · budgeting for teenagers · for parents.