Practice everyday money choices.
Eight one-on-one sessions for middle school students, high school students, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Money Skills for Life helps you practice using money for things you need and things you enjoy. You can learn to check how much money you have, see what things cost, and decide what to spend or save. You make the choices, and we help you practice one step at a time.
Ask About the ProgramChoose lunch
- Your budget
- $10
- Lunch costs
- $8
- Money left
- $2
Find your group
Each group starts with its own introduction and uses examples that fit your age and daily life.
- Grades 6–8
Middle School
Start with whole dollars and one or two choices at a time. See what you can buy with $5 or practice saving for a school outing.
- Grades 9–12
High School
Read a sample paycheck and check a receipt. Practice setting aside money for transportation and making a savings plan.
- Adult learners
Adults
Practice choices you make in daily life. Make a grocery list, compare prices, choose a meal that fits your budget, or save for something you want.
What you can practice
Count your money
Count money from work, chores, or gifts.
Make a grocery list
Write down what you want to buy before you shop.
Compare prices
Look at two prices and see which costs less.
Choose a meal
Pick a meal that fits your budget.
Save for a goal
Set money aside for something you want.
Plan something fun
Pick something you enjoy, like a movie or a trip, and plan how to pay for it.
How the program works
All three groups follow the same eight-session plan. Your instructor uses plain language. You’ll try hands-on activities, like shopping in a practice store. You’ll get your own learning materials to keep.
- Sessions 1 through 6
Learn and practice
Start with an introduction for your group. Then practice one skill at a time, like counting money, comparing prices, and saving.
- Session 7
Review and put the skills together
Use several skills in one practice activity.
- Session 8
Graduate
Celebrate what you learned and receive a certificate.
You make the choices.
4D Financial Solutions teaches and coaches. You keep control of your money and decide how to use it.
If you want to practice at a real store, you can do that separately with a support person you choose.
Meet Shawn Hunt
I’m a degreed accountant and co-founder of 4D Financial Solutions LLC. I have over 30 years of experience in accounting, finance, and business operations.
Conversations with my daughters about their work supporting people with developmental disabilities helped me see how valuable it could be to practice everyday money choices in a supportive setting. That helped inspire Money Skills for Life.
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Have a question for yourself or someone you support? Individuals, families, caregivers, and professionals are welcome to get in touch.
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