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IRL 101 - Financial Reality Fair In-Person

The Hurricane Creek Federal Credit Union Dollars & Decisions Financial Reality Fair is an interactive financial literacy experience designed to help students understand the real-world challenges of managing money as an adult. During the event, students are assigned a career, salary, and family situation, then visit a series of booths representing common monthly expenses such as housing, transportation, food, insurance, childcare, and entertainment.

As students work through their budgets, they quickly learn how everyday financial decisions impact their ability to live within their means. The experience encourages critical thinking, planning, and responsible decision-making while showing students the importance of saving, avoiding unnecessary debt, and preparing for unexpected expenses.

By turning financial education into a hands-on experience, the Dollars & Decisions Financial Reality Fair helps equip young people with the practical knowledge and confidence they need to make smarter financial choices as they move into adulthood.

Date:
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Time:
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Time Zone:
Central Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Meeting Room- Benton
Branch:
Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton
Audience:
  Teen  
Categories:
  Homeschool     Lifestyle     Teens  
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Chelsea Simon

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