A. The My Why Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides free, in-person financial education to schools, libraries, shelters, and other community groups. Our mission is to help people understand the why behind money — so they can make smarter decisions and build a better future.

A. Our goal is simple: to teach people how to save, invest, and grow wealth — even if they’ve never had access to this kind of information before. We focus on communities that are often overlooked when it comes to financial education.

A. If you’re part of a school, nonprofit, shelter, or community group, you can request a session through our Book a Session page. If you’re an individual, keep an eye on our Events page to see when we’ll be teaching near you.

A. Each class is about 30–60 minutes and includes a live presentation (often led by our founder, John Travis, CFP®). We cover investing basics, saving strategies, long-term planning, and how to get started with real financial tools. Sessions are interactive, easy to understand, and completely free.

A. No — our classes are purely educational. We don’t collect any personal financial information during our sessions. If you choose to take next steps (like opening an investment account), that’s done securely through our partner platforms, outside of the classroom.

A. The $100 promotional incentive (when available) is only offered when you open and fund a new Charles Schwab account through our educational partnership. We don’t control that requirement — but we’ll help you understand the process and make sure it’s a good fit for you before you decide.

A. Anyone! We teach students, adults, seniors — anyone who wants to better understand how money works. Our most common audiences include high school groups, nonprofit organizations, shelters, and libraries.

A. No — all sessions are completely free, and there’s no catch. We’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and rely on donations to make this possible.

A. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn. We provide everything else.

A. Reach out to John Travis by emailing mywhyinvest@gmail.com or fill out our contact form to request a class.