Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 20, 2026 ‘CREDIT FOR LIFE’: Malden High students sample real-life finances in real time Northern Bank offers financial management tips to MHS Business classes By Steve Freker W here does the money go when a 17-year-old cashes their first paycheck? Or how about further down the line to a freshly minted, 22-year-old college or trade school graduate? The answers to those very questions — and many more — were provided by personnel from Northern Bank in a three-hour “financial fair” they hosted at Malden High School Wednesday morning. Students from three MHS Business classes were introduced to the many different aspects of financial literacy that are germane to their present-day lives and also what they could expect in the future. Over 100 students in all from classes taught by Malden High educators Beth Hurwitz, Timothy Lane and Kelle Griffith moved through over a dozen stations that were staffed by Northern Bank personnel, who explained a number of pertinent financial situations that every student An MHS student talked with a Northern Bank staffer. (Advocate Photos) From left: On hand for the Credit for Life presentation were Northern Bank’s Head of Cash Management, Ivette Koracki; Chief Human Resources Officer Kathy Harris; Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, Head of Internal Audit Jonathan Josselyn; Malden High School (MHS) educators Beth Hurwitz, Timothy Lane and Kelle Griffin; Compliance Specialist Clare White; Director of Independent Risk Management Eric Van Allen; and General Counsel, Executive Vice President Sean Mahoney. (Advocate Photos) would experience in their lives. Included were how to manage basic expenses, such as where they live, utility expenses and food costs, as well as transportation expenditures and others. Also covered were how to invest discretionary income and choices for savings, among others. “It was an excellent presentation and activity for our students,” Horwitz said. “It was such valuable information for them to hear from experienced, firsthand experts.” Malden High Principal Chris Mastrangelo echoed that sentiment. “It is one of the most important life lessons these students can learn: how to handle their finances,” he said. “We are very grateful for the time and effort and it was time well spent.” Pack 603 Scouts Race to Victory at Pinewood Derby Night in Malden I t was great night of Pinewood Derby racing with Malden Cub Scout Pack 603 earlier this month. About 20 racers joined in the fun, with (from left) Connor Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 (separate photo) will represent the tigers at the district races. The final race of the evening was between den champs and ended with the following results: first place, Wil; second place, Connor; third place, Addison. The scouts had a great time with this adventure, which included researching car designs, building cars and showing good sportsmanship. Way to go, Pack 603! Find Pack 603 on Facebook by searching Malden Cub Scouts. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma (Lions), Addison (Wolves) and Wil (Webelos) finishing first in their den races and earning the right to represent Malden in the upcoming district races! Donovan
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