GIVE YOUR TEEN THE GIFT OF FINANCIAL SUCCESS WITH MONEY SMART ACADEMY
WHAT IF YOU COULD TURN BACK TIME...
... and make better financial decisions as a young adult?
How much money and frustration could you have saved?
How much more equipped would you have been to pursue your dreams and create the life you wanted?
What if someone had given you the gift of financial savvy?
The good news is you can give this gift to your teen with Money Smart Academy.
Integrate Money + Life Skills
Money Smart Academy goes beyond teaching teens how to make a budget and saving for the future (though that is covered too!)
Knowing the numbers is only the start. Problem-solving skills and character development are critical to financial wellness, which is why MSA students learn how to be successful as people who are skilled to manage their finances with intentionality and purpose.
Your teen will learn how to wisely align their money to values such as generosity, security, and fun, so they can get a head start on creating a fulfilling life without experiencing painful financial mistakes that follow most young adults for years.
"This class really helped me with saving and investing and I feel very prepared for the world of personal finance!"
FUN AND INTERACTIVE
In MSA, your teen will have the opportunity to make grown-up financial decisions without the risk in a fun and interactive role-playing game, Money Mavericks. The game introduces topics such as:
- How to handle financial emergencies
- Making large purchases such as houses and cars
- Investing for the future
- How personal values and priorities impact their financial choices
- Important key concepts like opportunity cost and risk
RELEVANT TO TEENS
The secret to getting teens engaged is to make it relevant to them right now.
In Money Smart Academy, teens are excited to learn about personal finance because they can apply their knowledge right away and experience the rewards that result from practicing strong financial habits.
Teens learn how to manage their spending, start saving for something they are excited about (such as a car or a travel opportunity), and discover how their decisions today affect their future.
"I genuinely felt excited to learn something new and practical that made me feel more prepared for my life right now."
INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING
The combination of experiential learning with the guidance of a professional financial coach creates an unparalleled educational experience.
Not only do teens gain head knowledge, but the mentorship they receive solidifies positive money habits and offers an individualized approach to each student's interests and goals.
Furthermore, the weekly small group coaching format provides a rich opportunity to learn alongside fellow teens as they process their discoveries together.
"My favorite part was how I was able to do my work throughout the week, which would spark things I was curious about, and then I was able to have a real life conversation with an expert that was not only able to answer all my questions, but bring up new questions that I hadn't thought of."
HOW MONEY SMART ACADEMY WORKS
- Six weeks of video game-based assignments that fit into a busy teen’s schedule and make learning easy and fun.
- Six weeks of live virtual group sessions with a professional financial coach.
- Parent Guide and Student Guide are provided so you can engage in the program with your teen and talk about money together, even if you don’t feel confident about the topic of finances.
- Learning culminates with a capstone document in which your teen will have their very own personal Money Plan to guide their steps for years to come and establish the financial habits to set them up for a life of success.
WHAT YOU GET
6 sessions of financial coaching
Money Mavericks Game
Student Guide and Parent Guide
Money Smart Academy Online Membership
"I learned so much that school has never taught me, and without this class, I most likely would have been going into college and life not knowing how the world of money works."
WHO THIS IS FOR
- Money Smart Academy is specifically designed for teens ages 14-18 who have a willingness to learn about money!
WHO THIS IS NOT FOR
- MSA is not for children younger than 14 or for adults. If you are an adult interested in financial coaching, please contact your coach so you can make a one-on-one plan to best suit your situation and goals.
