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Lynnfield High School to Host Financial Literacy Fair
Lynnfield High School to Host Financial Literacy Fair
Lynnfield High School seniors will have an opportunity to learn how to budget and manage money at the first annual Invest in Life Fair on Thursday, March 9th at Lynnfield High School.
The interactive financial education opportunity is designed to guide students in making sound financial decisions as they prepare for life beyond graduation. The fair is presented through a partnership between The Savings Bank, Lynnfield Rotary and Lynnfield High School and is partially funded by a $4,000 grant from the State Treasurer’s Office
During the fair, the students will be asked to select an occupation and will be provided with a salary and credit score. Working within those parameters, the students will then meet with advisors to make choices regarding housing, transportation, and other important lifestyle decisions. The students will meet one-on-one with a financial advisor from the Lynnfield business community who will assess their choices and discuss the results and alternatives.
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“This is something we’ve wanted to do for a long time,” said Jim Thoen, Fair Coordinator and Lynnfield High Business Teacher.
“Financial literacy is one of the most critical skills we can teach our kids and this helps do that in a realistic and fun way,” Robert J. DiBella, President of The Savings Bank added. “The Savings Bank is pleased to be a part of this unique and valuable educational experience for Lynnfield High School seniors. This certainly fits into The Savings Bank’s continuing focus on financial education and literacy.”
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According to Thoen, “we have had a great response from The Savings Bank and the local community – especially from Raichelle Kallery, Senior Vice President and Senior Retail Banking Officer at TSB,; Kevin Cyr, Director of Teaching and Learning for Lynnfield Public Schools; Tes Mercedat, Manager of The Savings Bank’s South Lynnfield Branch; Janice Casoli, Trust Officer, First Financial Trust, a subsidiary of The Savings Bank; and Wayne Shaffer, Lynnfield parent and Loan Originator.”
For more information about the first annual Lynnfield High School Invest in Life Fair, or how you might get involved, contact Jim Thoen at: thoenj@lynnfield.k12.ma.us.
