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Practical money skills.Brighter tomorrows.

Small-group classes for kids ages 9–14, with real-life activities, parent involvement, and mentorship from Elena.

Small groups. Personal guidance.

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AGES 9–11Applications open

Money Foundations

Learn alongside Michael

A 4-week beginner program for kids to learn how money works through fun, practical activities.

Jan 11 – Feb 1, 2027(4 weeks)

Small group(max 7 kids)

$15per week

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AGES 12–14Applications open

Money Foundations

Learn alongside Sophia

A 4-week beginner program for kids to build money habits, set goals, and make confident choices.

Jan 11 – Feb 1, 2027(4 weeks)

Small group(max 7 kids)

$15per week

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What Kids Will Learn

Real-life skills they can use now and in the future.

Earn

Understand where money comes from.

Save

Build good saving habits.

Spend

Make smart choices.

Plan

Set goals and make a plan.

Grow

Learn how money can grow over time.

Give

Discover the power of giving back.

What Makes This Program Different?

Hands-on learning

Real-life activities, not just theory.

Parent involvement

Build healthy money habits together.

Small groups

Max 7 kids for personal attention.

Real outcomes

Assignments, a team project, and a certificate.

A real family. A real journey.

Hi, I’m Elena Metelkin. I’ve been passionate about personal finance since 2009, and I started this program to help other families give their kids the same opportunities I’ve been working on with my own.

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“I want to help kids feel confident with money and bring families together through real conversations and real experiences.”
— Elena Metelkin

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