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Friends of Finance Financial literacy in a fun, digestible, & engaging way. We are committed to addressing the challenges posed by Ohio's financial literacy mandate.

Friends of Finance was created to introduce financial literacy to students and young adults in a fun, easily digestible and engaging way. We strive to engage students in relevant topics, projects, and experiences that develop financial readiness and awareness. Vision: "We aspire to instill a confident understanding of financial concepts that leads to an overall sense of financial well-being and self-trust." Mission Statement: "Our mission is to bridge the gap in financial education by empowering educators and community stakeholders with an inclusive and impactful financial literacy curriculum. We are dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that cultivates essential financial skills, promotes responsible financial behavior, and fosters a culture of financial well-being." We offer different teaching approaches, resources, and support to ensure educators can effectively teach financial literacy while aligning with the state's standards. Our Comprehensive Financial Education Package is designed to empower educators and students with the essential financial knowledge and skills necessary for financial success. This all-encompassing package brings together lesson plans, a teacher's edition textbook, a student edition textbook, PowerPoint presentations, and quizzes, creating a dynamic and immersive learning experience that empowers individuals to master essential financial concepts. Whether you're a seasoned educator or a curious student, this package is your key to unlocking a lifetime of financial confidence and independence. Join us for a hands-on learning experience and more, to inspire financial confidence in your students. Don't miss this opportunity to make a lasting impact on their lives. Let's embark on a journey of financial empowerment together!

Needs vs. Wants: Would You Stand or Sit? 💸🎓Yesterday, we kicked off our financial literacy session with OOHS Business + ...
10/09/2026

Needs vs. Wants: Would You Stand or Sit? 💸🎓

Yesterday, we kicked off our financial literacy session with OOHS Business + Marketing + DECA 🔹 by getting them out of their comfort zones and into the conversation!

Our icebreaker was simple: Needs vs. Wants!

Students were presented with everyday purchases and asked to make a decision. Stand up if you believe it’s a NEED. Stay seated if you believe it’s a WANT.

From there, the real learning began! Students had the opportunity to explain their choices, hear different perspectives, and discover how something considered a need for one person might be a want for someone else.

The goal wasn’t just to get the answers right. It was to encourage critical thinking, financial awareness, and intentional decision-making.

At Friends of Finance, we don’t believe financial education should be passive. We create experiences that invite students to participate, think independently, and connect financial concepts to real life.

Because before students can manage money, they have to learn how to make decisions about it. 💡

FinancialEmpowerment HighSchoolStudents

Credit isn’t good or bad—it all depends on how you use it.At Leverage or Liability™, we challenged participants to think...
07/08/2026

Credit isn’t good or bad—it all depends on how you use it.

At Leverage or Liability™, we challenged participants to think beyond credit scores and start making intentional financial decisions.

Every swipe, payment, and loan has the potential to build wealth—or create setbacks. The difference is understanding how credit works before you use it.

Thank you, LMNH, for creating space for real conversations, practical learning, and financial empowerment. We loved every minute.

💳 Build leverage.
📈 Reduce liability.
💡 Make informed financial decisions.

Leverage or Liability?Not every purchase moves you forward. Some create opportunity. Others create obligation. The diffe...
06/30/2026

Leverage or Liability?

Not every purchase moves you forward. Some create opportunity. Others create obligation. The difference isn’t the item—it’s the decision.

This week, Friends of Finance is partnering with Look Ma No Hands for an interactive Credit Lab where participants will examine real financial scenarios, review a credit report, and explore how everyday borrowing decisions shape long-term financial outcomes.

One decision can change your financial future. Learn to make it with clarity.

Meet Swarnika 👋🏾Swarnika is 15 years old and plans to pursue a degree in accounting or finance 📊📈She reached out looking...
06/20/2026

Meet Swarnika 👋🏾

Swarnika is 15 years old and plans to pursue a degree in accounting or finance 📊📈

She reached out looking for an opportunity to learn, and that conversation sparked the creation of the Friends of Finance Fellowship Program.

Our 3–6 month rotational fellowship provides students with hands-on exposure to curriculum development, outreach, operations, and organizational leadership.

Swarnika is our inaugural Fellow, and we’re excited for her to join the team!

05/01/2026

At the iCare event, we introduced something deeper than financial education—we introduced clarity in moments that often feel overwhelming.

Through the Friends of Finance Caregiver Framework, we’re helping families navigate real-life decisions with structure, compassion, and confidence—focusing on cash flow, access, and responsibility when it matters most.

Caregiving doesn’t come with instructions, but it should come with support. And that’s exactly what we built.

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3680 West Dublin-Grandville Road #1100
Columbus, OH
43235

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