Teenagers have great buying power but so many lack the knowledge about managing money effectively. Teens spend more than $93 billion annually and have access to more than 3.5 million credit cards. Yet, surveys show that high school seniors are ill-informed about credit, saving and budgeting, and other important life skills involving personal finance.

High School Financial Planning (HSFPP) is a nationwide effort to teach young people essential concepts of personal finance and sound money management. The materials are geared to the 16 to 18 age group and emphasize such concepts as understanding the financial planning process, earning income, protecting your assets, saving, and planning to meet your financial goals.

Instructional Materials

A portfolio of teaching resources on youth financial management and manuals for each student is available. Teachers who attend a training session and enroll their class will receive the materials free of charge for their class. Fill out the educational program request form to reserve or order materials.