Portland, IN. — First Bank of Berne is committed to supporting youth financial education, and recently team members visited Jay County Jr-Sr High School to teach seniors about key financial concepts including principal, interest, amortization, and the importance of saving money.
This marks the third consecutive year that First Bank of Berne has partnered with the school to provide real-world financial literacy instruction aimed at helping students prepare for important financial decisions after graduation. The interactive lesson helped students better understand how loans work, how interest impacts long-term costs, and why consistent saving plays a crucial role in financial stability.
In addition to this visit, First Bank of Berne is scheduled to return in January to teach another class—this time to incoming freshmen—to help introduce financial responsibility at an early stage in their academic and personal development.
Representing First Bank of Berne during the classroom session were Tracy Carpenter, Branch Manager, and Tanner McClain, Mortgage Loan Originator.
“Helping young people build a strong financial foundation is one of the most important investments we can make in our community,” said Tracy Carpenter, Branch Manager at First Bank of Berne. “We truly enjoy engaging with students, answering their questions, and giving them tools they can use throughout their lives.”