The Humorous Guide to Money

Your Imperfect Path to Financial Success

Colin Ryan is the in-demand speaker on personal finance for college students, adults and professional audiences.

A Humorous Guide to Money is a keynote about creating a healthier relationship with money.

Colin uses humor, storytelling, and interaction to bring money to life. His main message is this: your ability to manage your money directly affects your ability to have the life you want.

This financial education keynote covers:

  • the value of seeking out financial counseling and your financial education program’s resources

  • wellness strategies for paying off debt and building saving habits

  • skills for building financial confidence

  • the surprising relationship between money and happiness

Have a date in mind for your event?

“Colin approaches a tricky subject with remarkable warmth, humor and insight.”

Kerri Loman, University of Pittsburgh

Sample Clip from “Your Money Psychology”

Video Series: The Human Side of Money

Access a rich library of financial videos that are relatable, practical, entertaining and teach how and why to build wealth, even as a college student.

Featuring: jokes, inspiring stories, relatable examples, and cute animals.

“I've never seen anyone engage an audience as quickly and genuinely as Colin does.”

Hannah Sutker, Momentum Worldwide

When you book Colin for your event, you get a lot more than a single speech.

You get marketing assets to make your financial education event a success.

  • Colin will share his:

    🙌 Press release template - for local press

    🙌 Invite-a-friend email template - for students

    🙌 Custom poster templates that help you save time and spread the word on your campus

  • A compilation of success strategies to get the attendance you want.

  • A plug and play social media content to promote your upcoming speaking event.


Have budget constraints that prevent you from bringing in a professional speaker?

Budget constraints can get in the way of hosting the kind of events you’re hoping for. I want to help alleviate that concern.

In this guide you’ll find proven strategies for securing funding for an event. In this guide you’ll find…

  • How to Hire a Professional Speaker When You’re On a Budget

  • Simple, Proven Strategies for Securing Speaker Funding

  • Templates for Securing Local Sponsors (and Where to Find Them)

Attention Colleges & Universities: In the past Colin’s program has been co-funded and co-promoted by these college offices: Career Development, Financial Aid, Student Advisory, Campus Activities Board, Business Department, Office of Health Promotion and Well-Being, Student Life, and Student Affairs.