Adolescence is the critical transitioning period from childhood to adult responsibilities. The best thing to do to equip yourself with the proper skills to be financially successful is to start learning healthy habits early.

With the proper discipline, exposure to financial concepts, and some practice managing your money, the road to financial literacy will be a smooth one.

Here, you will find helpful resources, thorough guides, and additional programs geared to budding adults.

guides

Financial Education Guide for High Schoolers
	Finance; it’s a dull yet essential part of life. Whether you are living paycheck to paycheck or looking to make money from your savings, learning how to become more financially literate will only help you down the line.

Building Wealth
	Explore this interactive guide to learn how to set financial goals, budget, save and invest, build credit and manage debt, and protect wealth with basic insurance.

resources

The Basics
	These financial literacy materials, including classroom modules, games, DVDs and brochures, are free and available for download.

Taking Charge of Your Finances
	Thinking of college? Learn a few facts about money management.

Your First Bank Account
	Frequently asked questions and answers if to think about when starting a bank account.

Learn the Biz
	Click this resource to find tools and activities for young entrepreneurs.

8 Financial Tips for Young Adults
	A lack of basic financial education leaves many young adults clueless about how to manage their money, applying for credit, and how to get or stay out of debt. To help you get started, this resource takes a look at eight of the most important things to understand about money if you want to live a comfortable and prosperous life.

Reality Check
	Fill out the choices in this link to see if you can afford your dream life. You might be surprised at how much that life will cost

The Payoff
	In The Payoff game, play the role of Alex or Jess, two up-and-coming video bloggers preparing for a life-changing video competition while managing their finances and handling unexpected events. In the immersive game, developed by Visa, help Alex and Jess make smart financial decisions within the tight three-day deadline and complete their video for the competition.

Your Money, Your Future. A Practical Money Guide for Students
	One of the best things about having your own money is that you get to choose how to use it. Whether you get a weekly allowance or get paid for walking your neighbor’s dog, your first step in handling your money well is to think about short-term and long-term goals.

programs

Personal Finance Education
	NEFE’s High School Financial Planning Program® (HSFPP) is a free turnkey financial literacy program specifically focused on basic personal finance skills that are relevant to the lives of teens.