April 17th 2024.
Wayne Brady, a well-known actor, singer, and entertainer, is currently joining forces with Chime to celebrate Financial Literacy Month. Together, they have launched the "Pay Progress Forward" campaign, which focuses on the connection between financial well-being and the spirit of giving.
In a newly released video series by Chime, we see Wayne Brady, who has previously won an Emmy Award for hosting "Let's Make A Deal," sitting down with five individuals who are faced with a choice - either double their money or pay it forward. To help them make this decision, the participants are guided by a financial educator who assists them in determining the amount needed to unlock financial progress in their lives.
Chime recently posted on their social media, asking followers if they would choose to keep the cash or pay it forward. They also shared a video showcasing how their bet on generosity turned out. The link to learn more about the "Pay Progress Forward" campaign can be found in their bio. The campaign is also supported by a statistic from PYMTS that reveals the shocking reality of living paycheck-to-paycheck.
In an interview with BLACK ENTERPRISE, Brady opens up about his personal journey with finances and how his grandmother played a significant role in shaping his mindset. He explains that his grandmother taught him the importance of generosity, even when one may feel like they do not have much. She instilled in him the belief that no matter how little one may have, there is always someone less fortunate who could use a helping hand.
Brady also shares that his journey towards financial literacy was not easy. Coming from a background where money was not readily available, he had to learn the value of hard work, saving, and understanding where his money comes from. He credits his grandmother for teaching him these valuable lessons.
One act of generosity from his grandmother, where she invested $200 in him for a suit, changed Brady's life forever. At the start of his career in Los Angeles, he received an opportunity to sing in Japan but had no money for a tuxedo and sheet music. He was also facing the possibility of getting evicted from his apartment and had just had his car repossessed. However, his grandmother's investment in him paid off, and he was able to not only pay her back but also achieve financial stability for himself.
Brady shares some tips on how someone can strike a balance between generosity and financial progress in their own life. He also teases some exciting upcoming projects. To learn more about Brady's involvement with Chime's "Pay Progress Forward" campaign, check out the full interview below. And if you're looking to improve your financial literacy, use Financial Literacy Month as an opportunity to get your finances in order.
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