What are Money Lessons for LifeTM?
- Money Lessons for LifeTM teaches children, teens and adults all about money in a fun, easy to understand and interactive manner.
- Participants will learn to make informed money decisions that will affect their lives now and in the future.
- Group lessons, private lessons, school programs and summer camp offerings are tailored to the age and money experience of the participants.
- Learning is reinforced with real life activities and lots of participation.
What are the benefits?
1. Obtaining practical money knowledge
2. Developing good money habits to create a financially independent lifestyle
3. Improving math and analytical skills
4. Enhancing communication and presentation skills
Who will learn about money?
Lessons are targeted to each of the following groups:
- Elementary school students
- Middle school students
- High school students
- College students
- Adults
What topics are taught?- Introduction to Money
- Money Math
- Earning
- Saving
- Spending
- Investing
- At the Bank
- At the Mall
- At the Supermarket
- Money Lessons for Teen Life – Welcome to the Real World
- Money Lessons for College Life
- Investing Simulation – Putting your money to work
- Making Money with Your Own Business
More advanced topics are also available.
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About the founder, Garrett Jay
Garrett learned the value of money at a very early age. His parents didn’t force him to learn about money, but rather encouraged him to earn his own money and spend his own money. He doesn’t remember ever receiving an allowance or getting paid to help with chores around the house. He says, “I never expected any money from my parents and believe I am a better person monetarily today because of it.” He learned how to market/sell services door to door and through word of mouth. He learned how to price products and services by studying the real world supply and demand in the marketplace. He learned how to source supplies and inventory and the value of offering excellent customer service. Most importantly, he learned that starting to save money at an early age and saving often are the best ways to achieve financial success. Formal education highlights:
- Stern School of Business at NYU – B.S. in Finance & International Business (cum laude)
- C.M.A. – Certified Management Accountant
- Anderson School of Management at UCLA – M.B.A.
Work experience overview:
- Held leadership positions with Marketing, Sales, Financial & Management responsibilities at major multinational corporations in the following industries: Financial Services, Technology Consulting and Printing.
- Maintained critical roles at smaller, entrepreneurial smaller ventures in the Software Development, Apparel, and Food Services.
Started and operated several businesses since high school including:
- “Hey Mr. DJ” mobile disc jockey service
- “Super Seal” driveway seal coating service
- “My Favorite Place” full service restaurant and catering offering TLC (Tasty Low fat Cuisine)
- “Made By Loving Hands” importer and reseller of Brazilian handmade jewelry and sculpture.
Other relevant information:
- Invested in commodities at 13
- Bought first income producing real estate at 21
- Coached fellow MBA classmates as a UCLA Communications Trainer
- Managed $50 million in annual sales as VP Sales for world’s second largest printing company
