It’s about the stuff they didn’t learn in school.

Too often, schools focus on textbooks and tests—but not on the real-world skills that set you up for success. We started The Izquierdo Foundation to give young people, especially in underserved communities, the tools to master financial literacy.

Financial literacy is the key to taking control of your future: understanding insurance, building savings, investing wisely, and even starting your own business. Learning these skills early gives you the freedom to make smart decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and create opportunities that textbooks don’t teach.