High School Programs
My MoneyLife! is a large-format, real-life simulation where volunteers and teachers help students learn what it takes to manage life as a young professional.
Offered in partnership with schools and community organizations, My MoneyLife! gives young people (high school students) the opportunity to imagine their lives as young, employed adults. They are given random occupations, incomes, and family compositions (i.e. children, spouses, etc.). They then visit tables and interact with adult volunteers as they make spending decisions about various aspects of life including transportation, housing, childcare, clothing, credit, and others.
Through the learning exercise, they learn about managing money, living within their means, identifying spending priorities, saving and dealing with unexpected expenses.
It’s a great experience and a different way to teach personal finance.
Upcoming Events
Want to bring My MoneyLife! to your school?
DOES YOUR EMPLOYER WANT TO SPONSOR A program at a school?
If you would like to bring the My MoneyLife! simulation to your school, or if your organization is interested in sponsoring a simulation, please complete the form below.
*If you would like to volunteer individually for a specific event, please visit the page for that event and complete the volunteer registration form for that event.