Learn How Money Actually Works
Nobody teaches you this stuff in school — but we do. Free videos, workshops, and real lessons about saving, spending, credit, and building your financial future. 100% free, made for students like you.
100% Free
Every program, every student
NYC-Based
Growing nationally
Built by Teens
For the next generation
Real Nonprofit
501(c)(3) status pending
0%
of Americans fail basic money literacy tests
1 in 6
high schools require a personal finance class
$0
what it costs you to learn with us
The Knowledge Gap
Becomes the Wealth Gap
Some kids grow up hearing about savings accounts, credit scores, and budgets at the dinner table. Others don't hear about any of that until they're already in debt. That's not fair — and it's fixable. We make sure every student gets the same shot at understanding money, no matter where they come from.
“Every young person deserves access to the financial knowledge that sets them up for a better future.”
— Junior Finance Foundation
57%
of Gen Z feel financially illiterate entering adulthood
2026
Year JFF started making education free
Free Programs That Actually Help
No sign-ups, no fees, no catch. Just real financial knowledge delivered in ways that make sense to you.
Daily Money Tips
Quick videos that break down money stuff you need to know — how saving actually works, what credit cards really cost, why budgeting isn't boring, and how to make smarter choices with your cash.
JFF Weekly
A free email every Sunday that covers one money topic in plain English. Saving habits, understanding credit, smart spending — stuff your future self will thank you for reading.
Live Workshops
Free Zoom sessions where you can actually ask questions. We cover the money basics most schools skip — credit cards, debit vs. credit, budgeting, why saving early is a cheat code for life.
We Build It. You Teach It.
We create the lessons, train the teachers, and send them into schools across NYC. Our Teaching Fellows are high schoolers, college students, and finance pros who want to make a difference.
Who Can Apply?
- High schoolers looking for volunteer hours and resume experience
- College students who want real teaching experience
- Finance professionals who want to give back to their community
- Anyone NYC-based with a passion for helping young people
What You'll Teach
- Saving, spending, and budgeting basics
- Credit cards vs. debit cards — what's the difference?
- How borrowing and interest work
- How banks actually make money
All lesson materials are provided — you just have to show up and teach.
What You Get
- Official Teaching Fellow title
- Volunteer verification letter on nonprofit letterhead
- Your profile featured on our website
- Direct resume and college application credit
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join a team of young leaders teaching real financial skills in NYC schools.
Built to Grow Without Limits
We're not a big corporate program. We're a lean nonprofit started by a teenager who saw a problem and decided to fix it. We build systems that anyone can use — free curriculum, trained Teaching Fellows, and daily content that meets young people where they already are.
6
Free programs
3
Types of Teaching Fellows
$0
Cost to every student
2026
Year JFF started
Where We're Headed
1M+
Students reached every year
$0
Cost to every student — always
20+
Teaching Fellows in NYC schools
Ready to Learn How Money Works?
Join thousands of students who are getting a head start on their financial future — completely free.