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Financial Readiness Academy

A structured financial readiness program for high school and college-bound students.

 You’ve spent years building a strong financial foundation for your family. As your teen prepares for independent adulthood, they need more than general financial knowledge, they need the ability to make sound financial decisions in real-world situations with confidence and discipline. 


This interactive, in-person program goes beyond abstract financial theory by teaching practical systems students can apply immediately in everyday life. From budgeting and banking to taxes, credit, and long-term planning, students will leave with a stronger understanding of how money impacts their future and the tools to manage it responsibly.


 Students often leave this program engaging their families in more informed financial conversations at home. 


Strictly capped at 12 students per class.


Cost: $697 per student

Upcoming Dates

Cohort 1

July 21st – August 13th
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM


Cohort 2
August 10th – August 25th
Mondays & Wednesdays | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM


📍 Portland, OR. 

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from financial awareness to financial independence readiness

Foundations

Foundations

Foundations

 Students build a clear understanding of how money flows in real life: banking systems, accounts, and the structure behind personal financial organization. 

Behavior

Foundations

Foundations

 Students develop disciplined spending habits by understanding the psychology of money, emotional triggers, and real-world decision-making frameworks. 

Income

Foundations

Income

Students explore how income is generated, how taxes impact earnings, and how lifestyle decisions shape long-term financial independence.

Risk

Communication

Income

 Students learn how to build and protect credit, avoid debt traps, and evaluate financial risk in real-world scenarios. 

Communication

Communication

Communication

 Students build confidence in discussing money, understanding financial expectations, and navigating real-world financial conversations. 

Future

Communication

Communication

 Students develop long-term thinking around savings, retirement basics, and introductory investing principles. 

Ongoing Support

 6 months of ongoing support includes monthly budget reviews, personalized accountability for capstone commitments, direct access to the instructor for guidance and questions, and continued collaboration within the cohort community. 

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About Katie diehl, AFC

My 'Why'

My passion for this work comes straight from the front lines. Over the years, I’ve worked with many families to help them untangle heavy debt cycles, clean up bad money habits, and rebuild from scratch. It didn't take long to realize a glaring truth: the real cure for financial stress is prevention, not intervention.

By the time someone is stuck in a debt crisis, the damage is already done. I started this Academy to reach young adults before those expensive mistakes happen. My goal is to completely bypass the stressful trial-and-error phase of young adulthood by educating your teen and allowing them to create a simple, structured financial system they can independently manage from day one.

My Conflict Free Mandate

To keep things completely transparent and focused entirely on your teen's habits, I operate under a strict, conflict-free mandate:

  • I am not a financial advisor or investment broker. I don't manage portfolios, pick stocks, or sell insurance.
  • I don't accept commissions or kickbacks. I will never push specific apps, banks, or financial products on your kid.
  • My only product is education.

Because I have absolutely nothing to upsell, you can trust that this program is entirely unbiased. I am here for one specific reason: to give your teenager a rock-solid financial system and the accountability they need to run it successfully.

My Background

Over my career, I have personally guided more than 600 families through intensive, 1-on-1 financial counseling, and have designed and delivered foundational financial programs for countless adults and teens.

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To give individual support, seats are strictly limited to 12 per cohort.

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