I was asked to join The MassMutual Foundation, Phoenix Suns executives, and other local community and business leaders for breakfast and networking. Where there was a detailed presentation on the importance of financial wellness, including strategies for holding on to the MVPs in your organization, with a panel discussion afterward moderated by Hill Harper.
The MassMutual Foundation
Following the breakfast, we were invited courtside to attend the FutureSmartSM Challenge, a
collaboration with MassMutual, Junior Achievement of Arizona and the Suns. Hill Harper ran around and thoroughly engaged with over 3,000 middle school students, inspiring them to think about their future financial success and the importance of savings, career choices and going to college.
Phoenix Sun’s
Loved that the Phoenix Sun’s even after flying back from a game at 2AM came to represent and rally the youth of Phoenix, empowering them to make smart, educated choices.
The media present were asked personal questions about their financial literacy. My questions were listed below.
Interview Questions:
- What financial advice would you give to yourself five years ago?
- What is the biggest financial lesson you’ve learned in life to date?
- How much research do you do when you’re going to buy something
After the interview with Hill Harper we did a group cheer… or attempted a group cheer… and you can view that on Instagram- HERE.
If you want to know how loud I laugh in real life? Just click the link. Sorry family for slightly embarrassing you with my cackle…
As a teacher, I know how important finacial literacy is. I love the The MassMutual Foundation is placing leaders within middle schools to teach classes about finances that are so often overlooked. Schools are able to sign-up for the program, the teachers do not need to plan the lessons, as qualified city leaders come in and teach each lesson. The culmination of the program is earning the right to attend the event with MassMutual and Hill Harper.
The kids were enthralled with his presentation. Hill had everyone cheering and openly discussing financial education…. these were middle schoolers that were empowered with information that will greatly, positiviely, effect their financial decisions in the future. The MassMutual Foundation provides programs throughout the country. I was proud to be apart of such a wonderful event that had education at the forefront.
Check out their site for more information- HERE.
When did you learn about personal finances? In school? On the hard knock streets of real life?
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MassMutual sponsored this post. As always all opinions are always 100% my own.
