Coaches people one-on-one on budgeting, saving and getting out of debt, often through nonprofits or employers.
You meet five clients a day by video, check whether they stuck to last week's budget and celebrate a client who paid off her car.
Self-employed coaches set their own rates.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. No degree required; AFC or similar coaching certification.
Ways in: Certification, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Finance, Social Work.
Growing about average. Growing with workplace wellness programs.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI money apps give free advice to many people, but accountability coaching and trust keep human coaches useful.
Classes: Personal finance, Psychology, Speech, Spanish.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-2071.
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