ATLANTA, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Invesco, the
official asset manager of the NCAA®, and Invesco
QQQ (NASDAQ: QQQ), the official ETF of the NCAA®,
today announced the launch of the innovative digital game,
How Not to Suck at Money, the official financial
education program of the NCAA®. Invesco QQQ's
mobile-first experience is set in an animated semi-surreal college
town, where students learn how to make important financial
decisions by helping characters solve various money dilemmas
through choice-based gameplay, empowering financial
independence.
"Invesco and Invesco QQQ have a longstanding commitment to
financial education with clients and in local communities. With
only 14 percent of college students participating in non-credit
financial education programs, we want to extend this commitment to
college students from all backgrounds, including student-athletes,"
said Emily Pachuta, Chief Marketing
and Analytics Officer for the Americas at Invesco. "In partnership
with the NCAA® and our Invesco QQQ
Financial Education Board of Advisors, How Not to Suck at
Money tackles the real-life money questions college
students face in a relevant and entertaining way so that they can
be more confident about decisions around money."
"Education is a primary focus for the NCAA and we are excited to
partner with Invesco QQQ to help student-athletes make
confident decisions about money," said Ellen Lucey, director of NCAA championship
engagement. "Invesco QQQ's How Not to Suck at Money program
provides NCAA student-athletes with a resource that will help them
make wise financial decisions during their college years, while
also helping them understand how those decisions can be impactful
later in life."
Invesco QQQ recruited current and former student-athletes and
student-athlete advocates to a board of advisors to consult on and
advocate for the game based on their financial experiences in
college. Members include former collegiate and professional
basketball player, current professional basketball executive and
Turner Sports analyst Grant
Hill, former collegiate and professional basketball
player and current professional basketball executive
Swin Cash, finance professor
Jonathan Clarke, collegiate
football player Nick Juran,
former collegiate football player and current financial service
analyst Justin Lawson, former
collegiate softball player and current baseball analyst
Jessica Mendoza, financial
services executive Sandra
Richards, former collegiate and current professional
soccer player Amy Rodriguez
Shilling, and former collegiate and current professional
football player Jaylon
Smith.
"I'm excited to have the opportunity to collaborate with Invesco
QQQ on this unique financial education program that meets the
real-life needs of students with different socioeconomic
backgrounds," said Grant Hill. "You
don't have to wait until you have money to learn how to spend,
save, and invest smart, and we hope How Not to Suck at
Money will motivate students to take control of their
financial futures."
To develop How Not to Suck at Money's visual
style, tone, and content, Invesco QQQ worked with Spanish
illustrator and artist Jose Mendez
and Invesco Global Market Strategist Brian Levitt. Mendez has
collaborated with top brands, including Facebook, Apple, and
Converse, and Levitt has decades of experience talking to advisors
on how to help clients successfully prepare for their financial
futures.
The game was researched with over 1,500 college students to
ensure the experience and topics resonated with them, including
budgeting, banking, credit cards, student loans, investing, moving
out, and starting a new job. How Not to Suck at
Money is accessible to all college students.
The total experience is approximately 90-minutes, and students
can play at their own pace in 10-minute intervals. Upon completion,
students will receive a playbook and a LinkedIn certificate to
showcase on their profile. How Not to Suck at
Money is available to play today for no cost at
HNTSAM.com.
To learn more about Invesco QQQ's How Not to Suck at
Money, visit at HNTSAM.com. For more information on the
Invesco and Invesco QQQ
NCAA® partnership, visit
https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/ncaa.html.
About Invesco
Invesco Ltd. is a global independent
investment management firm dedicated to delivering an investment
experience that helps people get more out of life. Our distinctive
investment teams deliver a comprehensive range of active, passive,
and alternative investment capabilities. With offices in more than
20 countries, Invesco managed $1.5
trillion in assets on behalf of clients worldwide as of
Septmeber 30, 2021. For more information, visit invesco.com.
About Invesco QQQ
Invesco QQQ is an exchange-traded
fund distributed by Invesco Distributors, Inc. and is the sponsor
of How Not to Suck at Money. This should not be
construed as an offer to buy or sell any financial instruments or
products.
Invesco Distributors, Inc. is the US distributor for Invesco's
retail products. It is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of
Invesco Ltd.
Invesco is not affiliated with the NCAA, Grant Hill, Swin
Cash, Jonathan Clarke,
Nick Juran, Justin Lawson, Jessica
Mendoza, Sandra Richards,
Amy Rodriguez Shilling, Jaylon Smith, or Jose
Mendez.
About the NCAA®
The NCAA is a
diverse association of more than 1,100 member colleges and
universities that prioritize academics, well-being and fairness to
create greater opportunities for nearly half a million
student-athletes each year. The NCAA provides a pathway to higher
education and beyond for student-athletes pursuing academic goals
and competing in NCAA sports. More than 54,000 student-athletes
experience the pinnacle of intercollegiate athletics by competing
in NCAA championships each year.
Visit ncaa.org and ncaa.com for more details
about the Association and the corporate partnerships that support
the NCAA and its student-athletes.
Contact: Jamie Braverman,
jamie.braverman@invesco.com, 212 278 9630
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