TFCU holds financial literacy fair for Franklin HS students

TFCU, one of the largest local federal credit unions in the greater El Paso metropolitan area, held a special Financial Literacy Fair for students and parents at Franklin High School on Jan. 17. The fair, a partnership between TFCU and Franklin staff, provided valuable financial literacy information and resources to the Franklin community.

Financial professionals from TFCU taught students and parents the importance of budgeting, key things to keep in mind when applying for student loans, and how to build credit. A demo of TFCU’s online financial gaming tool, powered by the award-winning “Banzai!” program, was also presented. TFCU staff was at hand to go over the subjects at various booths, as well as answer any questions from attendees on how to get started with responsible financial management.

“Financial education is a part of our mission at TFCU, so it was great to be able to organize this fair for the students and parents of Franklin High School,” said TFCU’s Marketing and Public Relations Manager Alejandro Yu. “There was a lot of engagement from the attendees who enjoyed the interactive format in which we presented the information. We wanted to show students and parents that financial literacy can be rewarding, and I think we definitely accomplished that. We hope to continue partnering with schools and offer students and parents the opportunity to learn financial skills at future TFCU Financial Literacy fairs.

About TFCU
Established more than 80 years ago, TFCU began as a credit union that provided the area’s educators and their families with quality financial products and services. Today, TFCU serves those who live, work or worship in El Paso County. With over 59,000 members and more than $650 million in assets—TFCU continues to be a leader in the local credit union industry and a major supporter of the El Paso community.