Richmond, VA — October 2025 — In a time when young people are bombarded with financial choices but receive little real-world money education, author and financial professional Tiffany McCoy is changing the narrative with her groundbreaking book, Money Smart: A Financial Literacy Guide for Teens.
Drawing from over 18 years in the financial industry, McCoy—who rose from a temporary file clerk to Vice President of Investments—crafted Money Smart to bridge the gap between what teens learn in school and the financial realities of adult life. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to empower teens with the knowledge and confidence to make smart money moves early in life.
“Financial literacy is not just about numbers—it’s about confidence, opportunity, and freedom,” says McCoy. “When teens understand how to budget, save, and make informed decisions, they’re setting themselves up for lifelong success. Because money lessons learned today build confident adults tomorrow.”
The Money Smart brand has evolved into more than just a book—it’s a movement. Through workshops, community partnerships and events, McCoy’s mission-driven initiative, Money Smart with Tiffany, LLC, provides engaging lessons, games, and challenges that teach budgeting, credit, saving, and real-life money decisions in a fun and relatable way.
“I believe every teen deserves to enter adulthood prepared—not overwhelmed. Money Smart is my way of giving them the tools I wish I had at that age,” McCoy adds.
Meet author and financial literacy advocate Tiffany McCoy at her upcoming book signing events at Richmond Public Library (Main) on Saturday, November 22 and Saturday, December 20 from 11 AM to 2 PM.
Money Smart is available now in both book and budget planner formats. To learn more, request workshops, or schedule interviews and speaking engagements, visit www.moneysmartwithtiffany.com.
