Finances 101: The Online Version

Presented by Northwest Ohio Credit Unions and The Ohio Credit Union Foundation

Coming Soon

Check it out! Thanks to a generous grant from The Ohio Credit Union Foundation, Finances 101: Walk the Walk, Talk the Talk, the free life-sized game that teaches high school students about the financial demands of the real world, is now available online!

The Northwest Ohio Credit Unions have partnered with WGTE Public Media to develop an engaging, educational new media version of Finances 101 that provides students of varying grade levels a fresh, fun and interactive tour through the financial reality of life after high school. Student participants click their way through a variety of levels that highlight varying financial impacts of life in the 'real world'.

Interactive Experiences and Financial Lessons of Finances 101: The Online Version include:

Create a personalized Avatar
Choose an Occupation
Learn about Taxes
Open a Checking and Savings Account
Experience the financial impact of a spouse and children
Pros and Cons of Credit Cards
Understanding Benefits and Investments
Housing Options
Transportation Choices
Cost of Utilities
Food and Necessities
Clothing and Accessories
Entertainment Expenses
Budget Overview! How did you do?!?

Experience financial education in a whole new way! Finances 101: The Online Version allows students to increase their knowledge of economic concepts in an accessible, cost-free, easy-to-use, fun and interactive format. Finances 101: The Online Version can be accessed anywhere an internet browser is available. Walk the Walk, Talk the Talk... Anywhere, Anytime!