Financial Literacy Month Events!

People often think making money is a hard science… numbers, formulas, and perfect decisions. But in reality, personal finance is often a soft science shaped by how we think, feel, and behave.

In this Wheel of Fortune–style game, teams will solve prize puzzles while exploring how psychology influences the way we view and use money. Along the way, we’ll pause for conversations that uncover the behavioral biases and everyday habits that shape financial decisions.

Join us for an interactive, game-show–style experience that blends friendly competition with eye-opening conversations about money. No financial knowledge required. Bring the brain you were born with and a willingness to look at money from a new perspective.

In this session, we’ll explore the key parts of a job offer that can impact your financial wellbeing, including compensation, cost of living, taxes, retirement plans, health and insurance benefits, paid time off, and workplace culture.

Then we’ll put your decision-making skills to the test in a Bachelor-style “Perfect Match” activity where you’ll compare several potential job offers. As new information is revealed, you may find yourself changing your top choice. The goal is to show how looking beyond salary can completely change which job offer is truly the best fit.

No prior knowledge needed. Just bring your instincts and see which offer gets your final rose. 🌹

The Budget Is Right brings budgeting to life through a fun, interactive game-show experience.

Join us to explore the real costs of everyday college life while learning key budgeting concepts.

Through friendly competition and discussion, participants will build a more realistic understanding of how money flows in and out of a monthly budget. You’ll gain practical budgeting skills, increase your confidence in making financial decisions, and see how small choices can shape your overall financial wellbeing.

Think you have what it takes to make smart money moves? Join the MU Office for Financial Success for Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, an interactive game-show-style workshop. Test your knowledge, compete for prizes, and learn the strategies that help turn everyday financial decisions into long-term wealth. 

In this fast-paced and engaging session, you’ll answer real-life money questions covering saving, emergency funds, debt, and the basics of investing. Along the way, you’ll learn how to build a strong financial foundation, understand when you’re truly ready to invest, and discover how small habits today can make a big difference in your future. 

Whether you’re just starting your financial journey or looking to make smarter money decisions, this event will help you take your next step with confidence. 

Come play, learn, and see if you have what it takes to build your path to a million. Prizes will be awarded*! 

*Sorry, friends, $1M isn’t in our prize budget.

Think you know how paying for college really works? Put your knowledge to the test in this Family Feud–style game where students compete to guess the most common answers to questions about financial aid, student loans, scholarships, and the everyday costs that can sneak up on you in college.

Along the way, you’ll learn what mistakes students make most often, what actually saves you money, and how to avoid taking on more debt than you need.

No financial knowledge required, just show up to play the game and win prizes while learning about tips you can use right away!

Your credit score can affect where you live, what you pay for a car, and even some job opportunities. But many college students don’t learn about credit until it’s already impacting their finances.

Join us for Credit or No Credit, a Deal or No Deal-inspired interactive workshop where you’ll explore real-life credit scenarios and learn what helps or hurts your score.

You’ll learn: 
• What a credit score is and what affects it 
• How to check your credit report and score 
• Simple steps you can take now to start building or improving your credit

No matter where you’re starting, this session will help you make the right “deal” for your financial future.