Teen Money Masterclass

Empowering teens to master money early with fun, practical lessons on saving, spending, and building wealth.

The Literacy Gap: How Financial Ignorance Affects Generations

Teens (Ages 13–18)

  • 85% do not understand basic financial concepts like budgeting, saving, and investing.

  • 50% were not taught any financial skills in school.

  • 60% lack a clear understanding of how credit works.

  • Only 17% feel confident managing their own money.

Adults:

  • Only 34% have a high level of financial literacy.

  • 60% cannot correctly answer questions about interest, inflation, or risk.

  • 44% are not saving for retirement.

  • 35% have less than $500 saved for emergencies.

These statistics highlight the urgent need for youth-centered financial education that prepares the next generation to make smart financial decisions.

What Teens Will Learn

Money Basics

Understand how money works and why it matters

Earning & Jobs

Explore opportunities to make money as a teen

Smart Saving

Build the habit of saving for short and long-term goals

Budgeting 101

Track spending and make money decisions with confidence

Avoiding Debt

Learn the dangers of debt and how to stay debt-free

Investing Intro

Get started with the basics of growing your money

Our Approach

  • We bring money to life through storytelling, role play, interactive activities, and creative expression. Teens step into dynamic scenarios where they can see, feel, and experience the impact of financial decisions—without the real-world consequences. From skits and group challenges to “money talks” and “what-would-you-do” style debates, we break down complex concepts like budgeting, credit, saving, and investing into digestible, engaging lessons that stick.

  • Encourage students to ask questions, share their experiences, and challenge their assumptions about money. We help them explore the connection between their money habits and their daily choices, long-term dreams, and future lifestyles. Whether it's understanding the true cost of that daily iced coffee or mapping out a path to their first car or college fund, our teens start to see money as a tool, not a trap.

  • Encourage students to write, perform, and even film short skits that demonstrate what they’ve learned. By “teaching back” through their own words, stories, and perspectives, teens not only reinforce the lessons—they become financial leaders and messengers for their generation.

  • We guide young people to build a healthy relationship with money—one that’s based on confidence, self-awareness, and purpose. We help them uncover the financial knowledge they need now, so they can create the life they want later.

  • I believe that financial literacy should be fun, relatable, and real. Instead of boring lectures, we use storytelling, role play, and hands-on activities to simplify complex topics and make money management exciting. Teens engage in open dialogue, critical thinking, and real-world applications that help them connect money habits to everyday life and long-term goals.