BALANCED Life Brings Budgeting to Life for Students

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It can be difficult to teach real-life financial decision-making in a traditional classroom setting accurately, but BALANCED Life™ makes it easier. Through its Reality Fair, Classroom Simulation, and Retirement Experience, this turnkey program from the Cornerstone Foundation and BALANCE helps credit unions deliver engaging, hands-on budgeting lessons that resonate with youth and adults alike.

In the Field

UP Federal Credit Union has been using the BALANCED Life Reality Fair—and with great results.

“BALANCED Life gives students a hands-on look at how financial decisions affect their everyday lives,” said Jennifer Webb, UP FCU vice president and community development officer. “It’s one of the most effective and engaging tools we’ve used to teach budgeting in a way that really sticks with them.”

The interactive format gets students thinking critically, asking meaningful questions, and exploring the real-world consequences of their choices. The flexible setup also allows the credit union to adapt the experience to a wide range of group sizes and settings.

New Materials are Available

Updated BALANCED Life materials are now available. Featuring refreshed content, improved layout, and current data, the new versions of the Reality Fair and Classroom Simulation are designed to make delivery easier and more intuitive for facilitators and students alike.

BALANCED Life is a practical, low-cost way to connect with your community and deliver meaningful financial education, whether through full-scale events or quick classroom sessions.

Explore the updated BALANCED Life resources and order your materials today.