For Financial Literacy Month, we sat down with MJ Bridges, founder of Young & Debt Free, following a recent community event in Racine that brought his work to life in a powerful way. In collaboration with a weekly karaoke night at Kings Kitchen & Cocktail, MJ...
In honor of National GEAR UP Week, CoolSpeak wanted to interview one of our own who is a proud GEAR UP alumnus. MJ Bridges knows the program’s impact doesn’t end at graduation. Growing up in Racine, Wisconsin, he participated in the Wisconsin Education Opportunity...
Money decisions made early in life can have a lasting impact on a young person’s future. Yet, financial lessons are often overlooked in high schools, leaving students unprepared for real-world financial responsibilities. As a former high school math teacher and...
