Money Basics for Teens: Budgeting, Saving & Paychecks

Money Basics for Teens: Budgeting, Saving & Paychecks

Money Basics for Teens: Budgeting, Saving & Paychecks

Learn practical personal finance skills—budgeting, saving, understanding paychecks, credit basics, and an introduction to investing—culminating in a personal Money Blueprint project.

Money Basics for Teens: Budgeting, Saving & Paychecks

Price

$16.47per class

$16.47

per week

Level
Beginner
Ages
12–17
Duration
55 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
7

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Class Experience

Seven live sessions teach everyday money skills teens don’t usually learn in school. Topics include money mindset, needs vs. wants, building a budget (50/30/20), savings goals and compound interest, paycheck components and taxes, credit and debt basics, and an introduction to investing. Lessons use discussion, real-life examples, activities, and a final Money Blueprint project students present.

Learning Outcomes

  • Create a personal budget using the 50/30/20 framework

  • Explain saving strategies and how compound interest affects goals

  • Understand paycheck components, basic tax/deduction concepts, and credit fundamentals

  • Produce a personal Money Blueprint project demonstrating applied financial choices

Prerequisites

Materials needed:

Notebook and pencil/pen to write notes!

Meet Your Instructor

Suresh Menon

Minecraft & History Educator

6+ Years

Teaching Experience

5000+

Students Taught

All age groups

Preferred Ages

A passionate educator who blends interactive game-based learning with history, helping kids build confidence while exploring cultures and civilizations through creative projects.

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