On Friday, May 3, students from La Mesa Arts Academy learned about financial literacy with Million Bazillion Live! “Who Wants to be a Bazillionaire?”

Based on the Webby-winning kids’ podcast Million Bazillion from Marketplace and presented by Greenlight, Million Bazillion Live! brings financial knowledge and empowerment to middle school students. The event took place at the Boys & Girls Club building.

American Public Media’s® (APM) Marketplace® partnered with Greenlight® Financial Technology, Inc. (Greenlight), the fintech company on a mission to help parents raise financially smart kids, to launch this financial literacy tour, Million Bazillion Live! “Who Wants to be a Bazillionaire?”

Personal finance education still is not a requirement for students to graduate in all 50 states. 27 states don’t require a personal finance course, even though teens score an average of 64% on the National Financial Literacy Test. At the same time, 93% of teens know they need financial knowledge and skills to achieve their life goals — and 97% of parents agree.*

Presented in a fun, entertaining game show format, Million Bazillion Live! is an immersive experience with personal finance trivia, challenges, and prizes. During the tour, students cheer on their classmates while learning about real money matters such as budgeting, saving, and investing.

To learn more, visit millionbazillionlive.com.

Photo credit: Oasis Productions, Inc.