Building financial confidence,
one student at a time.
Interactive workshops on saving, budgeting, and banking. Designed to make money simple for kids.
We make money make sense.
ReadySetMoney is a student-led program dedicated to teaching kids the basics of money and smart decision-making. We run interactive workshops on saving, budgeting, and banking, and explain things in a way that is easy for children to understand. We also spend time mentoring students so they can build confidence and start forming good financial habits early. The goal is to make financial literacy simple and useful, so students feel prepared to make smart choices as they grow.
What we teach
Six modules, each designed to give students practical tools they can use in real life.
Saving & Budgeting
Learn how to save money, tell the difference between needs and wants, and make smart choices with your money.
Banking basics
Understand what banks do, how to keep money safe, and why saving early matters.
Money & choices
Learn simple ideas like why things cost money, how people make spending decisions, and what you give up when you choose one thing over another.
Planning for the future
Set goals, build good habits, and learn how today's choices can help you later in life.
Marketing & creativity
Learn how to share ideas, create content, and understand how businesses reach people.
Leadership & entrepreneurship
Work in teams, solve problems, and learn how small ideas can turn into projects or businesses.
Meet the team
Four students turning financial literacy into something accessible and fun.
Vanessa is a student leader with a passion for business, finance, and community impact. She serves as California Vice President and Southern Section President for Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). She founded ReadySetMoney to help students build financial confidence and practical skills for their future.
An IB Diploma student with a passion for economics. Andrew has investments with Merrill Lynch and has taken extensive accounting courses, with proficiency in Excel. He is an enthusiastic educator and is thrilled to be part of ReadySetMoney.
Apolline is a high school student who focuses on her studies while staying active in her community. She enjoys volunteering, learning new concepts, and guiding others to success.
Sophia is a high school student with an interest in business and finance. She is a member of FBLA and holds leadership roles in several clubs. She is excited to help others learn financial literacy through ReadySetMoney.
Upcoming events
Workshops and sessions coming soon. Check back for dates and locations.
Photos
Photos from our workshops and events will appear here.
Get in touch
We'd love to hear from you.
Whether you want to bring a workshop to your school or just learn more about what we do, reach out.