Why therapy should be part of financial education | George Blount | TEDxEndicott College [Video]

Come on a journey with me as I explore the transformative power of understanding our emotional connection to money as we navigate the tumultuous waters of socioeconomic challenges. Discover how embracing financial therapy and psychology can reshape our relationships with money and pave the way for a more empathetic and supportive financial services landscape, ultimately becoming beacons of hope for those facing economic struggles.
Dr. George M. Blount is a financial therapist, the Founder of nBalance Financial, and a researcher of finance’s emotional, psychological, behavioral, and relational elements. He is also an accomplished educator, serving as an Adjunct Professor and Lecturer in Personal Finance, Finance, Managerial Accounting, and Behavioral Finance at several universities. George holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and an MBA from Walden University, as well as a Bachelor of Science (BS) and an Associate of Science (AS) from Johnson and Wales University. Dr. George Blount has spent over 20 years in the financial services industry, obtaining a wealth of knowledge in retirement planning, business development, and strategy. He served on the MA Financial Literacy Task Force in 2015 and was named one of the top 100 people of Finance 2020, an award by Top 100 magazine. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx