Student-led financial literacy

Golden habits start with action

The Golden Wealth Project brings interactive money workshops to schools, daycares and youth programs, helping young people build smart money habits and put them into action early.

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Built for action

Every workshop ends with a real next step students can take that same week.

Backed by research

Grounded in research on how family conversations shape young people's money decisions.

Led by role models

College students who students can relate to, look up to and learn from.

Our mission

Why we exist

We believe every young person deserves to understand money before money decisions start shaping their life. The Golden Wealth Project helps students of every age build confident money habits and act on them. Our goal is to make a lasting impact on our community by giving young people the knowledge and confidence to build a stronger financial future.

Workshops

For every age

Interactive, engaging sessions led by college students and designed for each age group.

Early learners

Daycares and preschools

Elementary

Grades K–5

Middle school

Grades 6–8

High school

Grades 9–12 and clubs

Our approach

Ideas are nothing without action.

Knowing about money isn't enough. Our workshops are built around one goal: helping every student leave ready to take their first real step toward building wealth.

Learn it

Understand one big money idea in a way that clicks.

Plan it

Set a simple money goal that fits your own life.

Act on it

Leave with one clear step to start building golden habits today.

Why it matters

Students want to learn this

85%

of high schoolers say they want to learn about money topics in school.

Source: Intuit survey of high school students, 2026

80%+

of high schoolers say they get most of their money knowledge from their parents, so many students only learn what they happen to hear at home.

Source: Intuit survey of high school students, 2026

The power of starting early

Time is a student's biggest advantage

Investing the same amount every month, someone who starts at 15 can end up with about twice as much as someone who starts at 25.

Invest each month $50

Value at age 65

Illustration only, not financial advice. Assumes a steady 7% average annual return, compounded monthly. Real returns vary and are not guaranteed.

Who we are

Meet the team

Founder

Tonino Porpiglia

"My passion is helping people and leaving a lasting impact on my community. I want to be a force for good, and financial knowledge is one of the most powerful things you can give someone."

Business student at Holy Cross College
On the pathway to a Master of Science in Finance at the University of Notre Dame
Member of the Holy Cross Men's Soccer Team
Research Assistant at Butler University, studying financial literacy, family communication and investment decisions
Founder and President of the Northridge High School Finance Club
Member of Notre Dame's Investment Club, Wall Street Club and Wealth Management Club

Co-Founder

Carlos Rivera

Sophomore at Holy Cross College
On the pathway to a Master of Science in Finance at the University of Notre Dame
Internship experience in private equity
Member of Notre Dame's Investment Club, Wall Street Club and Wealth Management Club

Get involved

Volunteer with us

We're building a team of college students who want to make a real difference. Help us reach more young people.

Interested? Email us with the subject "Volunteer":

goldenwealthproject@gmail.com

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Who we're looking for

College students of any major who are reliable, enthusiastic and comfortable in front of a group.

We'll prepare you

You'll get our ready-made workshops and practice before you present. No finance background needed.

Flexible time

Join a workshop when your schedule allows. Most sessions are about an hour.

Real impact

Gain leadership experience while giving back to your community.

For schools and programs

Book a workshop for your students

goldenwealthproject@gmail.com

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