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Fintech Takes on Financial Literacy
Episode 154
Can a phone app really teach kids about money? Mac Gardner, founder of FinLit, thinks so. In this episode, I talk to Mac about how technology can teach young kids about money and help them develop better financial habits. His firm, FinLit Tech, is developing an app based on his book, The Four Money Bears that makes learning about money fun and engaging.
Listen to this podcast and discover:
How the idea for the book, The Four Money Bears, was born
Why apps are the next frontier of financial literacy
How your zip code is correlated with your financial success
Why it’s vital for young people to have diverse financial role models
The role parents, educators, and advisors play in making sure financial literacy education is equitable
Help Mac bring his app to life:
The Four Money Bears Kickstarter
Want to connect with Mac? Here’s how:
Website: FinTech Lit
The Four Money Bears
LinkedIn, Twitter
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