2. How does hearing White's essay piece that she reads at the start of her talk make you feel? Does it resonate at all with you? Do you know anyone that it might resonate with? Discuss.
4. White says, "We live in a world where success is defined by income." Do you agree with this statement? Discuss examples in your life that support or negate this idea.
6. What part of the unit correlates to this Ted Talk and shares the same concepts that are covered? Discuss the similarities between this Ted Talk and the unit in terms of personal finance.
8. What does the term "smalling up" mean, according to White? What ways have you or people you know had to "small up"? If you haven't, what ways could you?
10. When White's friend asks her to help organize someone's closet and White begins to decline, her friend says, "Get off your throne. Money is green." Explain what White's friend means. If you were in a tough spot financially, are there things you would be too proud to do? Discuss and explain.
12. White says that we need a new way to think about being old in America. She is calling on artists, change agents, and social entrepreneurs to help imagine a change that will better the life of older, retired people. Discuss how you think that we, as a nation, could improve the personal finance crisis?
14. Although this talk is mostly about the personal finance crisis impacting older generations and Baby Boomers, what about the personal finance crisis impacting younger people like yourself? Why do you think so many people are in financial crisis, not just older generations?
16. Has this video prompted you to make any changes in the way that you view or manage your personal finances? Do you think it will impact how you handle your personal finances in the future? Explain.

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