Cardigan
FutureFunders.
Hey everyone!
We’re Future Funders, a group of students passionate about financial literacy.
We started Cardigan Future Funders to help more teenagers understand why financial education is so important—no matter what career path you take, knowing how to manage money is a skill everyone needs.
We run free training sessions for students
— who don’t have access to financial education.
From job shadowing experiences in business and finance to hosting stock pitch competitions, we want to show that teenagers have the power to be independent, sharpen their research skills, and make a real impact on the world.
Leo Hwang.
Founder & Leader
of Cardigan Future Funders
Hello all, I am Leo Hwang.
I currently attend Cardigan Mountain School and I created the Future Funders, an organization aimed at raising awareness regarding finance education to teenagers. Why is this important? Well, finance education enables us to think realistically, learn a tool that helps us in real life, and stay updated on the global trend and news.
I founded Future Funders because I was interested in business and investing from an early age. I aspire to work in Wall Street someday to be more engaged with business and investing.
I hope you all enjoy the content that our organization made and start investing today. Remember, it is never late or early to start investing!
Our Members
William Zhu
9th Grader & Dorm Leader
Omar Kuri
8th Grader & Founder
of a Shoe Company that Prevents Blisters
Daniel Thomas
8th Grader & Interested in Investing
Jayden Wang
9th Grader & Loves Xiaomi
Ryder Lenkin
8th Grader & Analyzed
Roblox stocks
Costas Panousopoulos
7th Grader & Loves
Analyzing Lamborghini
Why is Financial Education Important for Teenagers?
Learning about money is important for teenagers because it helps us understand how the economy works and what’s happening in the world. By learning about finance, we can get a better idea of how the real world operates and gain a useful skill for everyday life. Finance education also teaches us to think creatively and see things from different points of view, which helps make our minds sharper.
Finance education is important for teenagers because it is important for teenagers to understand how the economy and the world are doing. By learning finance, teenagers can get the gist of the real world and can acquire a new tool that is useful in real life.
Finance education also allows teenagers to think outside the box and think inside the perspective of the ongoing situation, developing their mental and logical mindset .
Building Good Financial Habits
Learning about budgeting, saving, and spending wisely can help teenagers develop good financial habits early on. These habits can set them up for success as they enter adulthood, preventing issues like excessive debt or poor money management later in life.
Empowering Independence
Financial education equips teenagers with the knowledge to make informed decisions about money, whether it's saving for goals, managing part-time work earnings, or avoiding impulsive spending. This empowers them to be more independent and responsible.
Preparing for Future Responsibilities
As teenagers approach adulthood, they'll need to understand concepts like credit, loans, taxes, and investments. Financial education helps them navigate these topics, making it easier to transition into managing their own finances when they become independent.