A recent study shows that most Americans don’t have "rainy days" funds and don’t prepare financially for predictable life events. On top of that, many of them can’t understand whether their mortgages have a fixed rate or not, can’t explain how compound interest works, etc.
The solution to these serious problems is simple: buy some books and read them, browse the net looking for good articles that talk about finances, and so on. This article showcases a much more entertaining solution though, offering a list with 10 free, fun online games suited for kids, teens and adults that will help them all learn about finances and then verify their knowledge.
1. Share & Save Maze Race
It’s a fun arcade game for kids, teaching them to collect and save coins, donate to charity and avoid snacks, trading cards and other items that would make them spend their hard earned money.
2. Count Falco’s Coins
Use the smallest amount of coins to match the price printed on the bags. A simple game for kids that teaches them how to use coins (and a bit of math on the side).
3. Needs vs Wants
Another good game from The Money Mammals that teaches kids about the difference between what they want and what they actually need. The first few levels are very easy, but then become more and more challenging.
4. Hands on banking
A game filled with a lot of good information and bits of question-based gaming. Covers topics such as: jobs, earning money, budgeting, savings, credit, and so on. Recommended for kids starting with the 4th grade, teenagers and adults.
5. The Great Piggy Bank Adventure
Choose your character, set your goal and take a fun-filled financial journey. Test your knowledge, explore exotic areas and work towards achieving your goal in this great looking game for kids. OK, it might be good for teenagers as well. And adults.
6. Hot Shot Business
Become an entrepreneur, learning about financing, profit and risks. Good for kids and teens. You know it... and adults as well.
7. Savings Quest
This game will teach your kids to save for the things they want while paying for the things they need. They will learn about earning paychecks, building budgets, paying bills, dealing with unexpected expenses and saving money.
8. Financial Football
This one is a good looking, fast-paced NFL game that tests your money management skills, allowing you to move down the field and score touchdowns (or not). Definitely a good pick for teens and adults.
9. Financial Soccer
Financial Soccer is, as you might have guessed, a relative of Financial Football. This time you are playing a multiple-choice question game, testing your financial knowledge as you advance down field, trying to score goals. Good for teens and adults.
10. The Bad Credit Hotel
A dark, well built game that wants you to gather enough credit knowledge, so that you can get to room 850 and unlock bonus content. You will learn quite a bit about debt management, credit history and credit cards. Recommended for adults.
I have spent several days testing lots of financial games and these are the best I have found. If you know of other great games like these, let us all know about them in your comments.
About the author: George Pirvu aka PsychoDude blends psychology and internet marketing, working as an internet marketing dude for Compound Profit, the #1 Company in the Alternative Financing Industry (it’s not our fault, we’re simply very good at what we are doing).
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