Introduction to Personal Finance for Teens
Here’s a 10-lesson course outline to introduce teens to personal finance. Each lesson focuses on building foundational knowledge that will help them make smart financial decisions in their everyday lives.
What's included
10 live meetings
9 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1-2 hours per week. 1-2 throughout the classAssessment
1 after class completionClass Experience
US Grade 8
Beginner Level
This course will cover 10 topics of an Introduce to Personal Finance and be delivered by Zoom Meetings using text, video and discussion with students. Each topic will be independent so if a student misses a class they will have no problem continuing with the balance of the class. My teaching style is informal and interactive. Real world examples will be discussed with the students to bring clarity and relevance to the course material. Feedback from students will be encouraged to ensure they can ask questions during a class to clarify a particular topic.
Learning Goals
The primary goal is to establish financial responsibility at a young age.
Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Personal Finance
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Budgeting Basics
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Saving Strategies
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Debt and Credit Management
55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2025
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Finance from McMaster University
Bachelor's Degree in Economics from University of Western Ontario
The teacher has taught Personal Finance several times previously and is a seasoned entrepreneur and investment banker in Toronto. Prior teaching experience includes 12 business courses to newly arrived young students.Reviews
Live Group Course
$40
weekly2x per week, 5 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
10-18 learners per class
