TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Financial education at an early age can help young people lower debt and increase savings and credit scores as they mature into adulthood, according to the FDIC.
To help local youth in the Tampa Bay area start on the right track, NFL running back Rachaad White is promoting financial literacy in partnership with Pathward®, N.A., a U.S.-based financial empowerment company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, and Webb Middle School.
On Nov. 12, White, Pathward and Big Brothers Big Sisters will celebrate with students who completed the program at Pin Chasers Veterans Bowling Alley.
About Pathward®
Pathward®, N.A., a national bank, is a subsidiary of Pathward Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASH). Pathward is a U.S.-based financial empowerment company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion. Pathward strives to increase financial availability, choice, and opportunity across our Partner Solutions and Commercial Finance business lines. The strategic business lines provide end-to-end support to individuals and businesses. Learn more at Pathward.com.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay provides both children and mentors the essential tools to develop lifelong, purposeful relationships. We serve nearly 2,000 children in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Pasco, Citrus, Hernando, Sumter, Alachua & Marion counties.
(Media Press Release per Tim Gelt)