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Zions Bank employees taught West High students about managing credit and avoiding debt as part of National Get Smart About Credit Day.

They were joined by U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team athletes, who related financial discipline to their competitive experiences.

The students asked a lot of questions about credit card debt, and learned it can increase quickly.

Zions Bank CEO Paul Burdiss brought along U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team athletes Andrew Haraghey and Landon Wendler on Friday as they visited West High School to teach them about avoiding credit card debt.

The event was part of National Get Smart About Credit Day and the speakers shared their experiences with a business class at the Salt Lake City high school.

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