the experience
Our program empowers students in middle school, high school, and college to take control of their financial futures by providing practical skills in budgeting, saving, investing, and credit management, all through personalized learning tailored to diverse needs. Led by Branden Thompson, students gain real-life financial insights and confidence through interactive and engaging activities. With flexible scheduling options, our program ensures lasting benefits such as financial stability, reduced stress, and the fulfillment of personal goals, while fostering community support and driving positive impact for families and communities.
lead time
minimum class size
class duration
8 weeks
15 participants
45-60 minutes per class
for professionals
If you're a teacher, administrator, or educator looking to bring Shake The Bank to your school or program, download our media kit for a full overview of our course and initiatives to share with your team.
the course modules
Bank On It
How your needs determine which financial products, services, and providers you select.
module one
Goals & Decision Making
How your needs determine which financial products, services, and providers you select.
module two
maximize Your Income
Types of income, different ways to receive income, how to read a pay statement, and how to track income.
module three
Spending & Saving Plans
How to create a spending and saving plan, and ways to increase income and decrease expenses.
module four
Saving for Your Goals & Future
What it means to save, reasons saving money is important, and ways to find money to save.
module five
Building Your Credit History
How to create a spending and saving plan, and ways to increase income and decrease expenses.
module six
Borrowing Basics
Different types of loans and the costs of borrowing.
module seven
Charge It Right
How credit cards work and important credit card terms.
module eight
Protecting Your Money & Identity
How to identify risks to your assets and ways you can reduce those risks.
module nine
Buying a Car
One-time and ongoing costs of car ownership and how to compare options when buying a car.
module ten
Paying for Education & Training
Benefits and costs of post-high school education and training and different types of education and training.
module eleven
Living on Your Own
How to figure out what you need and want in a place to live and options for housing.
