Navigating money today isn’t easy. Between student loans, side hustles, and the rising cost of living, financial pressure has become the new norm. For many young adults, building a stable future can feel out of reach, as if the system wasn’t built with them in mind. That’s exactly the mindset Earn Your Leisure and Chase Freedom Rise want to change. Together, they’re teaming up to shift the conversation and empower the next generation with the tools and confidence to take control of their financial story.
Through their new digital series, Foundation Forward, the co-founders of Earn Your Leisure, Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, have partnered with Chase to help Gen Z take control of their financial future. The series, now streaming on YouTube, offers a candid and relatable look at how young people can build credit, strengthen their financial habits, and make smart money decisions early on.
Recently, The Knockturnal spoke with Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings about the inspiration behind Foundation Forward, the importance of financial education that feels authentic, and how this collaboration with Chase came together. The discussion highlighted their shared mission to make financial tips more accessible, relatable, and rooted in empowerment. They emphasized the importance of meeting young people where they are, with education that’s real, relevant, and approachable.
The collaboration couldn’t be more timely. According to CashApp Afterpay, “51% of Gen Z say credit cards give them the ‘ick.’” Foundation Forward aims to flip that mindset, showing that financial tools, when used responsibly, can unlock independence and empowerment rather than stress and fear.
At the center of this initiative is the Chase Freedom Rise card, designed specifically for those just starting their credit journey. The card offers 1.5% cash back on every purchase, no annual fee, and a $25 reward for enrolling in autopay within the first three months of opening an account. Beyond rewards, it gives users access to Chase Credit Journey, which lets them check their credit score for free and receive personalized tips to help grow it over time.
Through Foundation Forward, Earn Your Leisure takes financial education a step further. The series isn’t just about numbers. It’s about changing the culture around money. Using their signature storytelling and relatable approach, Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings break down topics like credit, budgeting, and long-term wealth into conversations that feel authentic and empowering, making financial talk approachable rather than intimidating.
Whether you’re a college student navigating your first credit card, a new grad managing your budget, or simply looking to gain confidence with money, Foundation Forward offers practical insight, encouragement, and inspiration at every stage of the journey.
Watch our full interview with Earn Your Leisure on The Knockturnal, and stream Foundation Forward now on YouTube to start building your financial foundation today.
