Plenty of capable people never learned how to manage money or run the logistics of adult life, and plenty more have fallen behind during a hard stretch. Blackburn mentors help clients take control of their finances and everyday tasks, one practical step at a time.
Financial skills
- Building a simple budget and sticking to it
- Opening and managing a bank account
- Organizing bills, due dates and automatic payments
- Understanding and rebuilding credit
- Making a plan for existing debt
- Saving toward goals such as a car, an apartment or school
Everyday life skills
- Planning a weekly schedule and using a calendar
- Grocery shopping, meal planning and cooking basics
- Keeping a clean, organized living space
- Handling paperwork, such as IDs, insurance and appointments
- Getting around, whether that means transit, a car or a license
- Preparing to move into independent housing
Why it matters
Financial stress and disorganization weigh on everything else. When bills are paid, the schedule is clear and the basics are handled, there is more room to focus on work, school, health and relationships.
Life skills for students and young adults
Many students arrive at college or their first apartment without ever having managed a budget, paid a bill or scheduled their own appointments. Mentors work through these skills in real life, week by week, until they become habits. See preparing a teen for college and mentoring for young adults.
Online, anywhere in the US
Mentoring for money and life skills happens by video for clients across the United States, scheduled in your local time, with text and phone check-ins between sessions. Clients in Los Angeles can also meet in person. See online mentoring nationwide.
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Money and life skills questions
Will my mentor manage my money for me?
No. Mentors teach skills and help clients build systems, but clients stay in control of their own money and decisions.
Can a mentor help me get ready to live on my own?
Yes. Mentors help with budgeting for rent, finding housing, setting up utilities and the day-to-day skills of living independently.
Get started
Talk with our team about mentoring. Call (888) 305 5422, email contact@blackburnmentoring.com or start with a short assessment. We will listen, answer your questions and help you decide whether mentoring is the right fit.