Episode 107 | Chase Peckham, Director of Community Outreach, San Diego Financial Literacy Center

In this excellent episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in the studio by Chase Peckham, the Director of Community Outreach at the San Diego Financial Literacy Center. 

Learn about Chase's experience and observations around financial literacy. He reflects on his early experiences of being read to by his parents and how he later discovered his talent for storytelling when reading to his own kids. He thinks back on the books that had a profound influence on his life, such as "Rocky" and "The Count of Monte Cristo," which gave him a passion for storylines with strong protagonists.

As he moves on to financial literacy, Chase opens up about his own financial hardships, including building up credit card debt at the beginning of his baseball career. He describes the turning point in his life when his parents declined to save him, which made him take charge of his money and make challenging lifestyle adjustments. Motivated by his personal experience, Chase pursues his career in financial education, stressing the value of awareness and decision-making in money management.

Chase offers insightful guidance for parents, urging candid discussions about money and responsibility with kids at an early age. He makes comparisons between managing finances and keeping up a healthy diet, emphasizing the significance of creating realistic budgets and sustainable lifestyle decisions. Chase's enthusiasm for equipping people with financial literacy is evident throughout the episode, providing guidance and helpful advice for overcoming the challenges associated with managing personal finances.

An excellent episode on filling gaps in the community with Chase Peckham. Here are some other takeaways from the interview:

• Chase Peckham talks on the importance of financial literacy and shares his experience in this area as the director of community outreach at the San Diego Financial Literacy Center.
• Chase encourages parents and kids to have honest discussions about financial obligations at a young age, stressing the need of knowledge and decision-making in financial management.
• Chase's commitment to providing people with financial literacy is evident throughout the show, as he provides motivation and useful guidance for managing the difficulties of personal money.
• The answers to the rapid-fire questions.

An excellent interview from a passionate gap minder. Thank you, Chase, for your contributions in San Diego, and for joining us on The Gap Minders.

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