I was asked to join The MassMutual Foundation again this year and happily agreed to attend!
As media we were invited court-side to attend the HERE, 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.
Loved that the Phoenix Sun’s continue to support financial literacy, year after year in partnership with MassMutual and the HERE. The Team represented a united front on smart money management and rallied 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
Check out this awesome entertainment throughout the presentation: TWITTER
As a HS AP teacher, I know how important financial literacy is. I love the HERE 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, positively, 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? What do you wish you would’ve learned in school before hitting the “REAL WORLD”?
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This article was sponsored by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), Springfield, MA 01111-0001. www.MassMutual.com. All opinions are those of the author.
