Financial Literacy for Teens
This interactive one-day program introduces teens to essential money skills needed for real-life financial decision-making. The course simplifies budgeting, saving, spending, and responsible money management through practical examples and engaging activities. Teens learn how to make smart financial choices, plan for short-term and long-term goals, and understand how money works in daily life.
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Aug-19, 2026
Classroom
1 Day
About this course
This interactive one-day program introduces teens to essential money skills needed for real-life financial decision-making. The course simplifies budgeting, saving, spending, and responsible money management through practical examples and engaging activities. Teens learn how to make smart financial choices, plan for short-term and long-term goals, and understand how money works in daily life.
What you'll learn
- Understand how to manage money responsibly and make informed decisions
- Build confidence in budgeting, saving, and everyday spending
- Learn how banks, digital payments, and basic financial tools work
- Develop healthy financial habits that support long-term goals
- Gain practical skills to handle real-life money situations confidently
Course Contents
Module 1: Introduction to Money & Financial Basics
- Understanding the value of money
- How financial decisions impact daily life
- Key terms: income, expenses, savings
- Activity
Module 2: Budgeting for Teens
- Creating simple daily and monthly budgets
- Needs vs. wants
- Tracking expenses effectively
- Activity
Module 3: Smart Saving Habits
- Why saving is important
- Setting financial goals
- Methods of saving money
- Activity
Module 4: Spending Decisions & Money Choices
- Making responsible spending decisions
- Comparing prices and evaluating options
- Avoiding impulsive purchases
- Role Play
Module 5: Banking Basics
- Understanding bank accounts
- How deposits, withdrawals, and digital payments work
- Basics of interest and financial tools
- Activity
Module 6: Introduction to Earnings
- Different ways teens can earn money
- Understanding allowances, small jobs, and rewards
- Basics of managing earned money
- Activity
Module 7: Introduction to Investing Concepts
- What is investing?
- Risk vs. return (basic understanding)
- Long-term benefits of early investing
- Activity
Module 8: Real-Life Financial Scenarios
- Handling peer pressure and money choices
- Planning for future goals
- Making smart decisions in everyday situations
- Case Study
Who Should Attend
- Teens aged 13-18
- Young individuals interested in learning financial skills
- Students wanting to improve money management
- Anyone seeking to understand budgeting and financial responsibility
Prerequisites
Ages 13-18
Course Materials
Course manual with presentation slides and reference materials.
Strategic Growth Leader & Social Entrepreneur
Folisade Garden
Emotional Intelligence • Leadership Coaching • Professional Trainer
Folisade Garden is a seasoned social entrepreneur and CEO with a passion for building thriving ventures and developing exceptional leaders. As a strategic growth expert, she brings 10+ years of go-to-market strategy, business management, and operational excellence to her work.
Her success spans multiple industries, including e-commerce and CPG, where she successfully brought 3,000+ premium products to national and global markets. With deep expertise in recruiting, talent sourcing, and people management, Folisade has established herself as a trusted leadership coach specializing in transforming teams and individuals.
Beyond corporate training, Folisade is a prolific content creator, hosting a popular YouTube channel dedicated to wellness and neuroscience topics, and maintains a WordPress blog sharing insights on leadership and personal development.
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