This book discusses various facets of acquiring and managing money, particularly those rarely recognized or considered. It also suggests easy activities to implement, and advice to parents, teachers, and those concerned with children. Since parents are their children"s first and most important educators, it"s crucial for them to educate their children about money starting at a young age, Subaran says : When young people receive a solid financial grounding as they grow up and experience life, they will be spared anguish, financial disaster, or lost opportunities to better their financial success Included are examples from developed and developing countries, of engaging initiatives that are helping people overcome money problems .These touching real life examples offer insight into the lives of others and in particular their creativity, imagination and bold action to improve their lives.