How does it work?
On My Own is a fun and engaging financial education simulation for junior and senior high youth. Students imagine that they are adults with the responsibility of being the major income provider for a household that may include a spouse and/or children. Using a hypothetical occupation and income, participants work through a month of household purchases including housing, utilities, transportation, insurance, food, childcare, clothing, entertainment, and unexpected expenses.
- Big Money Bank
- Connections
- Kiddie Cottage
- Lick Your Chops Grocery
- Living Large Realty
- Major Moola Mall
- Motor Mania
- Party Alley
After each choice, students write a check and subtract the amount from their registers. They may also receive a chance card which represents unexpected expenses and incomes encountered in real life.
