Store · Interactive course

Build a Budget That Works

Students follow Nia, 18 and in her first full-time job, from "where did my money go?" to a budget she can keep: take-home pay, the 50/30/20 rule, sorting real transactions, an interactive budget builder, and planning for surprises.

Grades 9–12 · Financial literacy, consumer math, life skills

What is inside

  • Where did the money go?
  • Gross pay, take-home pay, and 50/30/20
  • Sorting real transactions
  • The budget builder
  • Planning for surprises and four budgeting methods
  • Check your understanding (10-question graded quiz, 70% to pass, 3 attempts)

The budget builder updates totals as students make choices. A Check button gives feedback before they move on.

About 45–60 minutes · 6 lessons · HTML + SCORM

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