pennies2power
Ria Bansal
Founder
Our mission
Empowering future generations to lead financially literate lives
At pennies2power we seek to provide young minds with the.resources they need to make important financial decisions as they enter adulthood. We want to not only emphasize the importance of financial education, but make sure students learn how to handle money through real world engagement. Join us in our mission of empowering future generations, and making financial literacy accessible to all.
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A Financial Literacy Crisis
Nationwide
37%
Financial literacy rate of Gen Z (the lowest of any generation)
- 2024 TIAA Institute-GFLEC Personal Finance Index
82%
Adults who wish they completed a financial literacy course in school
- National Endowment for Financial Education
22.7%
Students guaranteed access to financial literacy courses
- Next Gen Personal Finance
27%
Express confidence in ability to make an investment plan
- Pew Research Center
The Problem
No targeted textbooks/resources for middle schoolers
Lack of free resources
Financial literacy is not a requirement in all classrooms
Our Solution
Our SmartStock competition teaches students the importance of knowing how, when, and where to invest money in so by the time they reach adulthood they already know the basics
Free resource library
Online and in person classes, workshops, and more!