Because we recognize that sometimes, as Money Game Instructors, you have plenty of time to spread the rounds and lessons over several class or session periods and sometimes you are given an hour and have to squeeze as much education and experience into that time as you can, we've designed a couple of different types of [...]
As you know, I love getting great questions about The Money Game that allow me to expand the game even further. Sometimes the questions spur an addition that is so blatantly missing in the game it causes me to pause, and think, "How did I miss that?" It always reaffirms my continual philosophy that all [...]
Almost 10 year journey I embarked on a journey into the fascination field of financial education and along the way, there have been people and processes added to our programs that enhanced their effectiveness by leaps and bounds. One of these activities was suggested by my life partner, Steve Gordon, and it had to do with [...]
We not only have licensed our full Camp Millionaire to Magda Galuszka in Poland but this person also purchased The Money Game and sent us a fun testimonial this morning. Thought you might enjoy... Dear Jan, I wanted to let you know that I have already used the game (a very short version of it) [...]
For decades, if not longer, parents have believed that the only way for their children to do well in life was to get a college degree and then get a nice steady job so they could save up and retire when it was time. This belief continues, even though the world supporting the belief has [...]
If you've ever taught a group of kids, or even if you haven't, you know what it's like to maintain some semblance of order in a group bigger than, oh...say...two! It doesn't take long for kids to get over their awkward self-consciousness and form little cliques, etc. The longer they spend time together, the more [...]
Author: Ben Semommung Financial education is crucial to the wellbeing of families nowadays. It is therefore time for all of us to get serious about financial education. In law, they say "ignorance of the law is no excuse". I think the same thing should apply to ignorance of financial matters or money issues. You need [...]
Most people, if they had a choice, would never go to a networking meeting. They'd just as soon stay home and watch reruns of Tom and Jerry than get dressed, drive to a restraurant, order a drink and walk up to complete strangers for a couple of hours, introducing themselves, asking what they do and [...]
How would you like to ensure that your students remembered what you were teaching them? Thank you. And what if I could teach you an easy-to-use teaching technique to make that happen…would you want to learn it? Great. We're going to talk about that in just a bit. But let's talk about learning in general [...]
Another great question. I've got it from many people over the years in regard to offering week-long or short format Camp Millionaire programs to school, park & rec departments, YMCAs, etc. Here are my suggestions. Step 1: Decide on the best format for your market. Ideas... All day program of at least 3 hours to [...]
Money. No matter how you look at it, on some level, you need it. You need it for shelter. You need it for food. And you need it for a zillion other things that make life a little more convenient and enjoyable. Whether you love it or despise it, it's part of life and the [...]
