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Teaching Children The Basics of
Personal Finance

Give your kids the gift of smart money management with our engaging books and lesson plans!  Prepare them for a future of money confidence, laying a strong foundation for wise financial decision-making.

Teaching your children or students Financial Literacy is hard:

Many parents and teachers find it challenging to strike the right balance between making financial education informative, interactive, and fun. It's not just about introducing the basics; it's about finding resources that captivate young minds and instill a genuine understanding of financial concepts. That struggle is real, and we're here to make it a whole lot easier for you.

Don't worry - we have you covered!

Our books and curriculum are designed for simplicity and engagement.  These resources make teaching and learning financial concepts a breeze. The best part is, there's no prior financial knowledge needed!  Our resources transform tough financial topics into enjoyable learning experiences, providing children and students with valuable skills for life. With our books and lesson plans, teaching Financial Literacy is now easier and more impactful than ever.  Come join us in our mission to change the world through financial literacy for all!

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Financial Confidence

Our meticulously crafted finance books and lesson plans demystify complex financial topics, providing clear, engaging, and age-appropriate content that instills confidence in kids as they navigate the world of finance.

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Stress-Free Teaching

With our ready-made lesson plans, parents and educators can effortlessly deliver comprehensive financial education without the hassle of planning, ensuring a smooth and stress-free teaching experience.

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Building Lifelong Money Skills:

Our resources focus on foundational concepts, interactive activities, and real-life applications, laying the groundwork for kids to develop enduring money management skills that stay with them throughout their lives.

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Master the Fundamentals:  Savings, Budgets, Giving to Charity?  We cover it all!

Investment Knowledge: 
All the basics from Mutual Funds to Compound Interest!

Financial Critical Thinking:
Your child will walk away thinking of money as a tool for the future!

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Connecting children to financial concepts has been a massive unmet need...Until now.  The books connect financial concepts at a level my children love to learn at and they will carry them for the rest of their lives.  My life would have been completely different had I had these as a child.  Yours would too!

Lawrence Raymond
Parent, Financial Coach
greencollarfinance.com

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Books

The My First Finance Books!

Illustrated Book Series

Ages 8-12

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The My First Finance Book Illustrated series gives children and students an excellent foundation for understanding personal finance!
 

  • Fully Illustrated - a Fun Picture on Every Page!
     

  • Key Topics in the Series:

    • What is Money?

    • How do we EARN money?

    • Where do we keep it (savings)?

    • How to make a budget

    • Starting a Lemonade stand from scratch!

    • Learn about loans and providing value to your friends business!

    • Understand the stock market

    • Learn about Mutual Funds when your class invests together!

    • Learn the Importance of Continuing Education

    • Understand the value of Community Building

    • Understand Compound Interest

    • Conclude by learning about money as a tool to buy your time!
       

Our Mission is to Bring Personal Finance to All

The My First Finance Book team, although small, believes that YOU are the key to making a difference in the world. With our no-gimmick, no-question 10% revenue affiliate system, you can contribute significantly.

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Check out the My First Finance Book Blog for tips on teaching kids about finance!

Who We Are

Hey there! We're Ben and Nick, two U.S. Army Veterans on a mission. We kickstarted the My First Finance Book series because we noticed a big problem: a lot of young folks, including our own Soldiers, were struggling with money smarts. So, we decided to do something about it!
 

Our goal? To spread the knowledge of personal finance to kids far and wide. We're all about giving every student a solid foundation in financial literacy. We're on a mission to tackle the growing debt problem head-on, one colorful page at a time! Join us in this exciting journey toward a financially savvy future for all.

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Both Ben and Nick are graduates of Gonzaga University.  Nick is currently a full time MBA student at Willamette University, while Ben is working as a tech-consultant for AWS and part-time MBA student at UT Austin McCombs. 

Author Ben Hofstetter
Author Nick Zehrung and Arwen

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