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Cracking the Code of Smart Money

Give your child the skills to make smart money choices for life! In this fun, self-paced course, kids become “money detectives” as they explore saving, budgeting, spending wisely, credit basics, and more. With interactive lessons, printable case files, and badges to earn along the way, your child will build confidence and real-world financial habits—all while having fun solving mysteries with Money Max and Penny Peyton.

  • 4 Modules

    Covering saving, budgeting, smart spending, and credit basics.

  • Printable Case Files

    Detective-style activities kids love!

  • Over 20 Lessons

    Self-paced, interactive, and fun!

  • Badges and Certificate

    Motivation to complete and celebrate success.
    What you are going to learn

    Start building smart money habits now!

    Money skills don’t have to be boring or overwhelming for kids. Money Mystery Detectives turns financial literacy into an adventure. With 4 engaging modules and 20 interactive lessons, students step into the role of money detectives alongside Money Max and Penny Peyton.

    Through stories, printable case files, and fun challenges, kids will learn how to save, budget, spend wisely, and understand the basics of credit and banking. Each lesson is designed to be clear, practical, and age-appropriate—so kids can immediately connect what they learn to real-life situations.

    By the end of the course, your child will not only understand money but also feel confident making smart financial choices—skills that will benefit them for years to come.

    You will learn:

    • How to save money from allowance and gifts
    • How to set money goals and track progress
    • How to create a simple budget that actually works
    • How to make smart spending choices and avoid impulse buys
    • The basics of banks, credit, and interest
    • How to earn money through chores, jobs, and creativity
    • How to plan for the future and build lifelong money habits

    Reka Walkup

    Creator, Chief Coin Investigator

    About

    Hi, I’m Reka, the creator of Money Mystery Detectives and your Chief Coin Investigator. As a former elementary school teacher, I saw firsthand how important it is for kids to build strong money habits early. I combined my classroom experience with my passion for financial literacy to design engaging, story-based lessons that make money concepts fun and practical for kids. My mission is to empower families and schools to give children the confidence and skills they need to make smart financial choices for life.