Money is quite possibly the thing we use most on a day-to-day basis. That's why it's important to learn how to manage it early and avoid headaches later.

With our first annual Youth Financial Literacy Week, Money Mentors' goal is to teach students and parents basic money management skills to give them the practical knowledge that they'll need to manage their money throughout life.

Knowing how to manage money will decrease stress and increase confidence. And that means more time for having fun and enjoying the life you work hard for!

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Who is Youth Financial Literacy Week for?

Students

As you may have already guessed, Youth Financial Literacy Week is aimed primarily at the students, as well as parents. Like it or not, eventually you're going to have to plan and pay for everything on your own! We want to help you figure out how to do that.

Think learning about money is boring? Think again! We bring you "Funny Money" with comedian James Cunningham. You'll laugh, you'll learn and you might even walk away with a couple bucks.

Funny Money with James Cunningham

May 10, 2012
7:30 pm
Boyce Theatre, BMO Centre
1410 Olympic Way S.E.
Calgary, AB
Admission: FREE
Recommended age for this presentation:  15 - 22

For more information, click here.

RSVP to ahartley@moneymentors.ca or 403-234-6184.

Funny Money is sponsored by the Investor Education Fund and Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC).

 Contests

Want to win some money for school? We've got a contest for that. Visit Breakfast Television's contest pages (Calgary and Edmonton) for more information! Contest runs until 11:59 pm May 16.

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Are you a creative genius?  Come up with a catchy name for YFLW and design a logo and you could win some cash!  Find us on Facebook for more information.

Parents

Have you ever half-joked about wishing your kids came with a manual? Well, when it comes to teaching them about money, we can help!

Parents, join us on May 9 at 6:30 - 7:30 pm for a special presentation of "Enrich Your Kids" where our experts share tips and tools to help you raise financially fit kids!

Enrich Your Kids creatively breaks down how to show your kids the value of money, how to budget their allowance, the importance of saving, how to afford what they need (or think they need!), the benefits of banking and dangers of debit cards... in a fun and interactive way even your kids will like!

For more information about "Enrich Your Kids"

Watch our video about Kids and Money

Teachers

Teaching is a rewarding — and challenging career. Young minds turn to you for a wealth of knowledge and Money Mentors would like to help!

Our CALM class presentations focus on the basics of money management and explain why saving towards a goal is more rewarding than the "buy now, pay later" method of credit!

We also encourage educators to invite students to the "Funny Money" presentation on May 10th. We hope to see you there!