Cooper Union alumn designs SaveUp Banks - kid-friendly, patented, vertical-stacking coin banks. Launched Kickstarter campaign to raise $80,000. The banks are transparent and wall-mountable, making it easy to see and count coins as they stack up.

The "financial" ball is often dropped when it comes to teaching kids about money. In a time where schools are often too concerned about testing and meeting certain standards, it is up to parents to bridge the gap in their children's education.