DonateSliding into Finance is dedicated to advancing financial literacy and mathematics to high school students by bringing together the financial services and sports industries to make financial education accessible and engaging.
Founded by Joshua Burstein and Zachary Burstein, Sliding into Finance was created in response to what the founders saw as a growing need among their peers for education around financial literacy and the mathematical skills that underpin financial decision-making as students begin thinking about college, careers, and financial independence.
Joshua and Zachary also recognized the increasing importance of such education for student-athletes in the fast-changing world of athletics. As the complexity of financial markets and personal financial decisions has grown, student-athletes can benefit from understanding key financial concepts to make informed decisions about income-earning and savings opportunities including NIL, scholarships, and other education-related opportunities.
Sliding into Finance seeks to address these needs by leveraging insights from leaders in the financial services and sports industries and delivering educational programs, offerings and content in ways that resonate with students and that help students see how financial principles and mathematics apply to everyday life and future opportunities.
The primary objectives of Sliding into Finance are to:
- Provide an independent educational forum for discussion of financial literacy and related mathematical concepts
- Increase understanding of core financial concepts and how mathematical skills support informed financial decision-making
- Serve as a trusted educational resource for students, educators, and families
To achieve these objectives, Sliding into Finance advances its missions through:
- Engagement through virtual and in-person mentoring, tutoring and other educational programs, offerings and events
- Partnerships with educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, industry organizations, and public-interest stakeholders committed to advancing financial literacy and mathematics education
- Educational podcasts and interviews with leaders from the financial services and sports industries