A Milestone For Teens Who Invest

Dear Reader,

We have now presented Personal Finance topics to over 75+ students, and at Schools, Libraries, and Troops.

Most of them have been ages 11-18, although we have had some adults, and our sessions have all been in-person.

And, to this day, I have presented to over 7 groups of leaders of organisations to pitch my idea in hour long meetings, that would come to maybe 10+ leaders in total. 

When I started pitching the idea and purpose to these adults who are also leaders in decision making positions, I was nervous.  So many thoughts and doubts crossed my mind then, and it still does today. 

Would they think this is a good idea? Will I get enough support to launch this to students of all ages? Would students show up? Will the good word spread?

‘Financial Literacy for Kids and Teens’! Really? Who cares?

When I got out there and presented the intent, I realized more than I knew then that people care. 

Money matters! And it matters more how much we know about it and how early we start to learn about it. It is like personal hygiene and nutrition. Firstly, they are not taught in school for the most part. But, every person requires money for their basic and not so-basic needs, and hence needs to work with it on a regular basis.

And the sooner we start, the more ahead we are in the process.

Having said that, there are challenges and those will continue to be there. I will cover challenges in a future blog.

For now, here’s to hoping that your good ideas thrive and that you choose to celebrate your milestones.

Ria Kumar

July 25, 2025