HOME | PROGRAMS | THE DOLLAR-A-DAY CHALLENGE
The Dollar-a-Day Challenge
Put Your Money to Work with the Dollar-A-Day Challenge
At YIS, learning about investing isn’t just about theory—it’s about taking action. The Dollar-A-Day Challenge gives students the chance to start investing their own money, turning lessons into real-world experience. Plus, students who participate may be eligible for a Free Money Match from our generous donors, giving your investments an extra boost as you build your financial future!
The Motivation: Turn Small Habits Into Big Wealth
The average American has only $148,000 saved by age 65. But you’re not average—and nothing is stopping you from building far more. The Dollar-A-Day Challenge lets you start investing your own money today and set yourself up for a life of serious wealth and opportunity.
Here’s the power of starting small: Cut back on just one soda a day and save $365 a year. Invest it at 12% (slightly above the historical S&P average) and by age 65, it could grow to $1.4 million. That’s real money—earned by making one simple, consistent change.
To make it even easier, YIS partners with generous donors who want to invest in you, too. When you join the Dollar-A-Day Challenge, you may receive a $30 scholarship match to help kickstart your investing journey.
The lesson is clear: small habits, smart investing, and starting early can create extraordinary wealth—and give you the confidence to succeed in finance.