Free Money: Teaching Kids How Money Really Works

Free Money teaches children and students how money works, how to manage money wisely, avoid debt, and build smart financial habits.

A book and classroom program by George Kanis – author, financial educator, debt counselor, and coach.

Free Money Book
Students learning about money

The Free Money Book

Free Money introduces children how money works, managing money wisely, avoiding debt, and building smart financial habits. Written by financial educator George Kanis, this book makes complex financial concepts accessible and engaging for young minds.

Key Topics:

  • Understanding how money works
  • Managing money wisely
  • Avoiding debt traps
  • Building smart financial habits early
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The Free Money Classroom Program

Free Money is a practical, age-appropriate financial literacy program that helps students understand money, choices, and consequences in a world where cash is disappearing and spending is effortless. Based on the book Free Money, this course gives teachers a ready-to-use, classroom-tested program that builds smart money habits early — without boring lectures or complicated theory.

Elementary School Program

Elementary School

Age-appropriate lessons introducing the basics of money, saving, and smart spending habits.

Middle School Program

Middle School

Deeper exploration of earning, budgeting, credit basics, and avoiding common financial pitfalls.

Organization Workshops

Organizations

Workshops and training sessions for community organizations, youth groups, and corporate programs.

George Kanis

Meet George Kanis

George Kanis creates books, videos, and classroom programs that help young people think clearly, make better choices, and build real-life skills. His materials are created for schools, teachers, parents, and young people. His programs focus on prevention, resilience, healthy lifestyles, youth wellbeing, mental resilience, school climate, parent involvement, mentor lessons, citizenship education, social norms, and behavioural awareness.

With years of experience working with young people and creating educational youth programs, George has worked with over 10,000 children through various community and school programs. He understands the challenges young people face when learning about money. His Free Money program turns complex financial concepts into clear, relatable, and practical lessons that students can understand and use in real life.

George is passionate about empowering the next generation with the knowledge and skills they need to build a solid financial foundation and avoid costly mistakes that can impact their future.

For Schools, Parents, and Organizations

Whether you're an educator, parent, or organization leader, we make it easy to learn more about Free Money and bring financial education to your community.

Schools & Teachers

  • • Structured curriculum for all grade levels
  • • Teacher support materials and training
  • • Flexible implementation options
  • • Proven student engagement
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Parents & Families

  • • Book and resources for home learning
  • • Practical conversations about money
  • • Build financial confidence in kids
  • • Set foundations for lifetime success
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Community & Organizations

  • • Workshops and training sessions
  • • Customized programs for your group
  • • Youth development initiatives
  • • Corporate training options
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