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Fiscal Kids empowers children with lifelong financial skills. Our dynamic programs cultivate early money habits, budgeting, saving, and wise spending. Beyond financial stability, we emphasize emotional intelligence, instilling purpose and the satisfaction of achieving financial goals, and steering clear of debt traps. We prepare kids for a future of informed and responsible decision-making.
Karmel interacting with the Grade 2 bankers and accountants.Why financial literacy matters
The landscape of the economy is evolving, and so should our approach to teaching kids about money. We recognize that traditional methods may not resonate with the younger generation, so We've developed a curriculum that incorporates games and real-life examples to make the learning experience not only educational but also a whole lot of fun!
At Fiscal Kids, we envision a future where financial education seamlessly integrates into their academic journey. Our aim is to see it given the same importance as traditional subjects.
Having identified a gap in their education, we now provide essential money management skills combined with personal awareness and long-term goal setting.
Fiscal Kids covers the importance of saving, investing, smart spending and many other fundamental life skills. We empower youth through engaging workshops for confident financial stewardship.
Our vision extends beyond the classroom, sparking an interest in entrepreneurship, imparting critical thinking skills, and promoting confidence and empowerment in managing finances. By facilitating family communication on financial matters and preparing children to navigate the complexities of the adult financial world, we aim to reduce financial stress and break the cycle of fear around finances.
Through our curriculum, covering essential topics such as saving, budgeting, investing, and credit management, we strive to empower children to think about money wisely, distinguishing between needs and wants and understanding its importance without equating it to happiness. We are committed to creating a generation that understands what it takes to make a living and then has the knowledge to manage their finances effectively. This will have knock-on effects for generations to come.
Karmel with her daughter Soleil, launching her journey as a young investor.
Pioneering entrepreneur & esteemed business coach
Karmel Leor Greenfeld stands for advocating for the empowerment of young people before graduating high school. Her unwavering commitment to fostering financially literate, confident youth is a testament to her leadership and vision.
Born with an innate drive and an unwavering passion for innovation, Karmel has etched her name as a trailblazing female entrepreneur and revered business coach for over three decades.
From her formative years as a journalist with CNN in Washington, D.C., and then as a producer of financial news in New York City for Televisa/CNBC, Karmel exuded an insatiable curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. She attended McGill University and completed entrepreneurial courses at Harvard University amongst many other educational endeavors that resulted in her becoming trilingual and a global citizen.
Karmel first embarked upon her entrepreneurial journey during the dot com era at Priceline.com, driven by a desire to create and innovate. Her maiden venture in Vancouver, a boutique startup social club called Campoverde, was an embodiment of her creativity and visionary approach. It served as the catalyst that ignited her to help others create their businesses.
Over the years, Karmel navigated through the dynamic landscape of business and property investment with finesse. Her ventures were not merely commercial triumphs but symbols of her commitment to fostering growth, empowering aspiring entrepreneurs, and championing women in business.
