Course Aims to Help Teens Learn to Budget, Save, Avoid Debt and Build Financial Independence
Many teens will be bringing home their first paychecks this summer, and the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth is offering some help in managing that newfound money. The Y is hosting Teen Financial Literacy Workshops that can help them understand the ins and outs of personal finance and budget like a pro. The program is designed to help young people make wise money decisions as they enter adulthood.
Workshops will be held at the YMCA Eastside Community Impact Center and the McDonald YMCA. The class is free for everyone at the Eastside Community Impact Center, and free for members and $10 for non-members at the McDonald location.
Where/When:
YMCA Eastside Community Impact Center, 1500 Sandy Lane, Fort Worth, TX 76112
5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 10
McDonald YMCA, 2701 Moresby St., Fort Worth, TX 76105
5-6 p.m. Saturday, June 14
5-6 p.m. Saturday, June 28
In its 2024 Financial Education survey, Intuit, a multinational financial software company, found that 85% of the U.S. high school students it surveyed expressed interest in learning more about financial topics, and 95% of students who currently receive financial curriculum find it helpful.
The Teen Financial Literacy Workshop will address the following topics:
Budgeting Basics
Smart Saving Habits
How to Avoid Debt Traps
Building Financial Independence as a Teen
The workshop at Eastside YMCA is presented by Jayy’s Safe Haven, a Fort Worth-based nonprofit that focuses on helping teens develop leadership skills. A consortium of FDIC local bank leaders is presenting the workshops at William M. McDonald YMCA.
Registration: Advance registration is required online or in person at the branch. For online registration, visit the appropriate sign-up page: Eastside (June 10), McDonald (June 14), or McDonald (June 28). The registration deadlines are June 9 for Eastside and June 13 or 27 for McDonald.
