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:
Want to connect with Mac? Here’s how:
- Website: FinTech Lit
- The Four Money Bears
- LinkedIn, Twitter
A special thank you to our episode sponsor, Life Transitions by Dr. Amyl.
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