Financial Bootcamps for Girls - 
"Girls Just Want to Have Funds"
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Teen and tween girls between the ages 11 - 17 attended FLOW's Financial Bootcamp for Girls to develop solid money skills girls need to mature into a financially secure and economically independent young women. Topics included:
  • Needs vs. Wants
  • Understanding Credit
  • Identity Theft
  • Savings and Banking
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Investments

Thank you to our presenters and supporters

Asaati Ahmad, Capital Area Asset Builders

John C. Good, Credit Abuse Resistance Education
   Michael Lichtenstein,Esq.
   Hon. Thomas J. Catliota
   Jack Haake, Esq.
   Paul D. Pearlstein, Esq.
   Claudia Tobler, Esq.

Samantha.Kerley, National Foundation for Credit Counseling

Evelyn Bandoh, US Small Business Administration, Resource Partner

Debbie DeChambeau, US Small Business Administration, Resource Partner

Kathie Weinberg & Lisa Nachman, Montgomery County Public Libraries
Lesley Fair, Esq., Federal Trade Commission

Nicole Vincent Fleming, Federal Trade Commission

Troi Barnett, US Small Business Administration, Resource Partner

Joseph Vaughan, Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association

Mary Ann Francois, TD Bank

Brian Boltz, TD Bank

Holly Pal, Esq., Securities Exchange Commission

Michael Richardson, Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union

Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR)

Testimonials

What do you plan to do differently in handling your money as a result of this bootcamp?

"Shop with a plan; do biweekly budget checks."

"I plan to set up a way of balancing my spending in different categories."

"I'm planning on creating a budget right now to practice for when I'm older."

"I will put aside money whenever I get it in order to save for items I really need."

"Save! Save! Save!"

Why would you recommend this bootcamp to your friends?

"It's fun, interactive, and insightful."

"My friends are not the best at spending money wisely..."

"I learned a lot and my friends would too."

"I think it is essential for everyone to learn about finances."

"It's a fun way to meet people."