Youth who take part in this practical educational program will learn how to be good caretakers of their money who can apply those skills to other areas of their lives. The Financial Champions series encourages interaction with the community and learning how to learn by developing research skills. Each group activity begins with objectives that include a defined life skill and a personal finance skill.

• Money Fundamentals, Level 1—Youth will examine their own thoughts and motivators about money, goal setting, the difference between needs and wants, communication skills, and how to budget. As teens complete activities and participate in leadership experiences, they learn how to make sound decisions and manage themselves in everyday situations.
• Money Moves, Level 2—Teens will learn about financial institutions, the pros and cons of credit and how to select financial services. Other topics include check writing, an overview of advertising, comparison shopping and judging possible financial choices. The life skill youth will practice most frequently throughout the second book is the ability to acquire and evaluate information.
• Helper’s Guide—The Helper’s Guide has the following sections to provide you additional activities and interesting experiences: 8 fully-developed youth activities that enhance or expand concepts learned in the Youth Guides, answers to youth guide activities, group activity ideas, a financial planning play, a word find, icebreakers, community service ideas, leadership ideas, exhibit ideas, presentations and demonstrations for youth, additional resources, which all meet academic standards

Audience: Grades 9-12