On My Own

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.

Station Information

Station Instructions

Big Money Bank

Connections

Kiddie Cottage

Lick Your Chops Grocery

Living Large Realty

Major Moola Mall

Motor Mania

Party Alley

OMO Documents

Personality Assessment

Job Application

Deduction Reduction

Transaction Register