Future Money Masters: Exciting Financial Literacy Scavenger Hunt
Even if you know you should be taking positive action, it can be hard to know where to start.
According to MarketWatch, Only 57% of adults in the United States are financially literate. On top of this, women tend to have lower scores than men. It’s time to change that!
“Ask yourself if what you’re doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow.” — Anonymous
Luckily, this free financial literacy scavenger hunt printable makes learning fun!
What is Financial Literacy?
Financial literacy refers to your knowledge about financial matters. This encompasses money management, budgeting, and investing. It’s the imaginary toolbox you reach into to achieve a particular financial goal.
Things like:
- Saving for a home, car, or vacation
- Starting a business
- Funding a college education
- Preparing for retirement
- Paying off debt
- Investing for your future
Why Is Financial Literacy Important?
In our world, knowing how to handle money creates HUGE opportunity for what your life can become. In order to do better, you need to know better.
But without it, you can kiss your dreams of security and freedom goodbye.
So what can you do to ensure you are financially literate?
Make learning a regular part of your life. Start with this game!
How to Play This Financial Literacy Scavenger Hunt
Learn something about a topic. Then, mark it with an X.
You could:
- Read an article
- Read a book (or listen to it!)
- Listen to a podcast
- Talk to a mentor or financial advisor
- Watch a YouTube video
- Take an online course
Get others involved to make this a bingo or tic-tac-toe game. Or play on your own and go for “blackout. No matter which way you play, you’ll be making progress. One step leads to another, and before you know it, your big beautiful dreams are your reality.
Need help to learn about each topic? You’ll find the article links below helpful!
Tips for saving money
- 100 Clever Ways to Save
- 30 Best Ways to Save Money While Living Better
- Why Can’t I Seem to Save Money?
Earning more from your job
- Join the Ask for It Challenge to Break Your Barriers
- Incredible (& Often Hidden) Ways to Boost Your Income
Investing for retirement
Car buying and selling
- Car Buying Checklist: Everything You Need to Know!
- How to Save for a New Car: Free Tracker
Investing in stocks, bonds, or real estate
Passive income or starting a side hustle
- 30 Best Passive Income Ideas to Earn While You Sleep
- How to Start a Side Hustle: Ultimate Guide
- 7 Passive Income Streams Most Millionaires Have in Common
Learning about a person you admire
- 65 Golden Nuggets of Wisdom From Warren Buffett
- 5 Mindset Secrets of the Ultra Rich
- 7 Surprising Frugal Habits of Famous People
Teaching your kids
Doing your taxes
Career skills and development
Home buying and selling
Turning your hobby into income
- 20 Money Making Crafts You Can Sell (coming soon!)
Give yourself a frugal reward when you X them all. Way to go! >>
“Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.”
— Anthony J. D’Angelo
Pro Tip: If you have a specific goal, aim even higher. Maybe you don’t cross off those topics until you’ve learned three things from each!
Free Printable Learning Scavenger Hunt
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Once you finish, note how good it makes you feel. Progress is amazing!
What’s Next?
Try the money tic tac toe game or money saving bingo game for another fun way to save!
