On Thursday, Oct. 24, a representative of BBVA Compass and Junior Achievement advocate spoke to Mrs. Cheney’s Business Information Management II class about financial planning for the future.

“It’ll be helpful because I have more knowledge over investment and other financial things,” junior Suri Pulido said.

The Junior Achievement Personal Finance Program educates high school students about financial stability and the expenses they might face later in life.

“It’s made me think further into my future than just college and moving out,” Pulido said.

Many students don’t look ahead, instead choosing to focus on the biggest thing in their view, like actually applying to college. They fail to see what else they may have to pay for; cars, housing, appliances and even basic furniture pieces like couches and beds. This program also highlighted the importance of a functional savings account for liquid assets should the need arise.

“I’ll be much more conscious about how I manage my money,” Pulido said.