A retired stockbroker is giving some elementary school students in Oakland a foundation in finance to break the cycle of poverty.

"They're getting a foundation, a foundation and exposure for finance," Val Chapman said.

The retired stockbroker wanted to help break the cycle of poverty among at-risk children. So, she founded Financial Literacy for Kid$ in 2020.

"They're learning about managing their own money, saving for college, building their own businesses, and they're having fun at it," said Chapman,

She teaches four classes a week at Franklin Elementary School in Oakland. Fourth and fifth-graders like Maurice Young manage their own simulated portfolios and share their moneymakers.

"Trump Media," said the fifth grader. "'Because he's going up $2."

They're also learning diversificat

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