Mad City Money
Our interactive simulation that immerses students in a real-world experience where they assume adult roles, complete with jobs, salaries, families, student loans, credit card debt and medical insurance. This hands-on activity helps students differentiate between wants and needs as they navigate financial decisions.
There’s a lot going on in Mad City!
Students take on the role of an adult in futuristic Mad City and visit merchants to select housing, transportation, food, household necessities, clothing, day care and other wants and needs while building a budget. The Credit Union has an office in Mad City, too. But, as we all know, things happen unexpectedly that can throw a budget for a loop. The Fickle Finger of Fate singles out a random participant for an unexpected expense or financial windfall.
It definitely puts a lot of things in perspective. It shows you your parent’s or guardian’s perspective.
After the session, participants and facilitators study their decisions and draw conclusions. Once they leave Mad City, participants are almost sure to have more insight into how money works in the real world!
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