I went to the #FinLitSummit last week. Here are the Top 10 biggest takeaways from the event in Twitter form:
“Financial literacy and financial well being go hand in hand.” Bill Morneau, Canada’s Minister of Finance #FinLitSummit
— Kembala Evans (@Kembala) April 20, 2016
A key pillar of any economy’s growth are individuals that are financially capable @PracticalMoney #FinLitSummit @Bill_Morneau
— Tina Kotrych (@TKotrych) April 20, 2016
#FinLitSummit Financial literacy must be a collaborative effort between the public and private sectors to make a real difference.
— Kembala Evans (@Kembala) April 20, 2016
Financial education is what you know, financial capability is what you do with it, and financial wellness is what you achieve. #FinLitSummit
— Stephanie Chin (@chinthoughts) April 20, 2016
#FinLitSummit We must make financial literacy a priority. We need to get it into public schools for a wealthier and more informed society.
— Kembala Evans (@Kembala) April 20, 2016
#FinLitSummit Myth: Poor people can’t save.
— Kembala Evans (@Kembala) April 20, 2016
Financial literacy not a one and done thing…lifelong process of learning and applying skills #FinLitSummit
— Pamela Leibfried (@PamelaLeibfried) April 20, 2016
#FinLitSummit “You are never too young to invest.” 1st MoneySmart Kid, Mario Gage
— Kembala Evans (@Kembala) April 20, 2016
We should teach children the value of money the moment they begin to ask for it. Otherwise, they will learn to just spend. #FinLitSummit
— Bahiyah Shabazz (@BahiyahShabazz) April 20, 2016
YES, #FinLit can be powerful retention tool! Many college students unprepared to handle financial emergency, have to drop out #FinLitSummit
— Carissa Uhlman (@CarissaUhlman) April 20, 2016
If you’d like to check out the #FinLitSummit 2016 online, FinLitSummit 2016 Webcastto view the webcast.
