Mad City Money

Mad City Money is a simulation for teens. Each participant receives an "about me" sheet that contains: an occupation and salary, student loan debt owed, credit card debt owed, and cost of medical insurance. Some participants will have a spouse, some will be single, and some will be single parents. Teens will visit 9 merchants in Mad City to purchase housing, transportation, food day car, and other needs. There's a mall for wants and a credit union for financial services. The Fickle Finger of Fate randomly visits each participant during the simulation and distributes unexpected windfalls and unplanned expenses - just like in real life!

• Practice budgeting as an adult with realistic circumstances.
• Identify and experience the consequences of poor decisions.
• Develop good judgement regarding spending and making a budget.
• Understand that budgeting is a necessary step in good money management and that it isn't difficult.