Marshall High's National Business Honor Society Hosts Virtual Financial Literacy Night

Oakton VA

06 January, 2021

11:28 AM

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Press release from Fairfax County Public Schools: January 05, 2021 Marshall High's National Business Honor Society (NBHS) hosted a virtual Financial Literacy Night: Budget, Saving and Credit for students facilitated by Apple Federal Credit Union (AFCU). The presentation focused on the capstones to financial freedom: budgeting, saving, and leveraging credit. Students learned tips on how to take control of their finances and the differences between credit unions and banks, not-for-profits, cooperatives, and stockholders. They also learned importance of the comparing credit card interest rates, building credit history, and maintaining credit scores. The event culminated in an opportunity to win an Amazon gift card. Contact Shane Kellogg at [email protected]. This press release was produced by the Fairfax County Public Schools.The views expressed here are the author's own.