Some 400 Lowell High School seniors got quite the reality check during Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union's sixth annual MoneyStrong for Life Fair, held at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Mass.
During the event, students role played themselves at age 25 and were tasked with managing their income, savings, credit cards and the high cost of living.
“The MoneyStrong for Life Fair fits in perfectly with our mission of helping people make smart financial choices,” Mark S. Cochran, president/CEO of Jeanne D'Arc CU said. “It is crucial for students to learn the skills necessary to navigate the twists and turns of life's financial waters. We were pleased to provide them with an innovative and interesting way of gaining some real-life financial experience.”
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