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Finance Forward: Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow.
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Our Mission
Finance Forward is a Non-Profit Organization dedicated to advancing financial literacy by providing accessible, engaging, and age-appropriate resources to students from elementary through high school across the United States. We aim to empower the next generation with the knowledge and confidence to make informed financial decisions and build a secure and prosperous future
Why is it beneficial to be smart with your money from a young age?
Being smart with money young builds good habits
You learn to save, budget, and avoid debt
Your money grows more over time
You feel more in control and less stressed
It helps you reach goals like college or travel
You become more independent and confident
How we work
At Finance Forward, we believe that financial literacy is a lifelong skill that starts early. Our approach combines accessibility, engagement, and empowerment to equip students from elementary through high school with the knowledge and tools to make smart money choices.
Educational Programs
We develop age-appropriate, interactive curricula tailored to different grade levels — from basic money concepts for elementary students to budgeting, investing, and help build credit for high schoolers.
School & Community Partnerships
We collaborate with schools, educators, and community centers to bring our programs directly to students nationwide. Our goal is to integrate financial education into everyday learning environments.
Workshops & Events
Through engaging workshops, speaker events, and hands-on simulations, we make financial learning practical and fun. Topics include saving, spending, goal setting, entrepreneurship, and digital finance
Digital Resources
Our free online tools, games, and guides make learning about money accessible to students and families at any time — whether in the classroom or at home
Looking Ahead
We’re on a mission to reach students across the country, helping them build confidence and make informed financial decisions early in life. Because we know that when students are financially empowered, their futures are too.
Problems we are trying to solve:
Only 23% of high school students in the U.S. are required to take a personal finance course to graduate
38% of teens say they don’t feel confident managing money
Nearly 75% of college students report feeling stressed about their finances
Only 1 in 3 students can correctly answer basic questions about interest, inflation, and budgeting
Over 50% of college students have less than $1,000 in savings
In 2023, the average American lost $1,506 due to a lack of financial knowledge
Testimonials
Sophie K.
“Before Finance Forward, I didn’t really know how money worked. Now I actually help my parents plan our weekly grocery budget, and I even started saving up for a new bike! The workshops made learning about money fun and easy. I feel more confident about my future.”
Alex J.
“My daughter came home from a Finance Forward session excited about creating her own budget. We sat down as a family and started talking about finances more openly. I wish I had this kind of education when I was her age. It’s giving her the skills and confidence to be independent.”
Jamie L.
“I used to think finance was just for adults, but now I get it — it’s for everyone. I learned how to make smart choices with my money and even opened a savings account. Finance Forward made me realize I can control my future one dollar at a time.”