Travis Credit Union is once again offering “Mad City Money,” a simulation and financial boot camp for high school students that teaches basic money management in a safe, fun setting.

A presentation on budgeting likely could put teens and young adults to sleep, yet the 3 1/2 hour hands-on simulation appeals to teens (14-24) and gives them a taste of the real world-complete with occupation, salary, spouse, student loan debt, credit card debt, and medical insurance payments. Participants get an instant family and then move about the stations to purchase housing, transportation, food, clothing, household necessities, day care and other needs.

Teens and young adults learn that erasers and calculators are important tools for creating a monthly budget.

 

Source: Travis Credit Union offering financial boot camp for teens