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YES! It can be when it is BK's Financial Literacy class creates graffiti on the school's sidewalks!

Mrs. Mennenga's Financial Literacy students decided to take what they have learned in their class with Mrs. Mennenga and spread the 'wealth' of learning with others! Pictured below are a few of them chalking the sidewalks with financial quotes that we all should know!

"18 and 19 year olds say they wish their high school offered a class on how to manage their MONEY. BK DOES"

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Do you have a student loan? If you are over 62, you are one of 2.3 million still paying their student loans.

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Students learn about much of the items listed below!

What topics can I read to understand financial literacy?

Basic Financial Concepts:

  • Income, expenses, and cash flow

  • Financial goal setting

Budgeting and Money Management:

  • Creating and maintaining a budget

  • Tracking expenses

  • Saving and emergency funds

Banking and Financial Institutions:

  • Types of bank accounts

  • Online banking and mobile apps

  • Banking fees

Credit and Debt Management:

  • Credit scores and reports

  • Responsible credit card use

  • Managing and reducing debt

Investing:

  • Types of investments

  • Risk and return

  • Investments

  • Retirement

  • Retirement accounts

  • Compound interest and savings

Taxes:

  • Income tax basics

  • Tax deductions and credits

  • Filing tax returns