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Financial Literacy for Children and Teens

It is essential that young people know how to make the most use of their resources. Managing money, dealing with credit and debt, and learning to make wise consumer decisions are important life lessons children and teens must learn.

  • Student Resources

    Interactive online activities to learn how to manage your money.


  • Parent Resources

    Fact sheets and web resources to teach your children about money management decision making.

  • Educator Resources

    Lesson plans and teaching tools for teaching financial literacy to middle school and high school youth.

  • Educational Offerings

    Customized youth and money trainings are available for your group.

Featured Resources

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U of M Webinar Series

A series of webinars to help make financial education efforts more effective.

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New NEFE Materials Coming Soon!

Updated content and learning activities available on website in May.


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Managing Your College Life

Online presentation and related resources help you manage money, housing, and time.

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Did you know 49% of adults and 94% of students surveyed don't understand basic money concepts?

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