Use this college prep checklist to see what high school seniors can do to prepare for college life while still in school.
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Saving
Build financial security through an effective saving strategy. These resources include easy-to-understand activities and articles on saving topics like creating a budget, saving account types, and emergency funds.
College Budget Breakdown
6 min read
Make the first steps toward creating a college budget by learning specifics about fixed and variable expenses.
College Application Checklist
4 min read
Use this college application checklist to navigate every essential step, from gathering documents to meeting deadlines.
Auto Loan Affordability Calculator
2 min activity
Simplify car shopping using our car payment affordability calculator. This car loan affordability calculator helps make smart purchases!.
Budget Calculator
6 min activity
Anticipate monthly and yearly expenses and manage your income with this budget calculator.
Banzai Plus
90 min activity
Manage your budget and credit wisely to qualify and afford your first home, while also juggling real-life dilemmas like identity fraud and purchasing auto insurance.
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Banzai Teen
80 min activity
Save enough money for college registration while navigating various financially-focused scenarios from getting a job and going out to eat to renting an apartment.
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8 Tips to Reduce Your Food Bill
4 min read
Food can eat up your budget. Learn how to reduce your food bill with simple steps like limiting trips to restaurants and planning grocery shopping.
50/30/20 Calculator
1 min activity
Learn how to apply the 50/30/20 budget for effective money management. Our free 50/30/20 rule calculator makes budgeting easy.
7 Tips to Lower Your Utility Bill
4 min read
Utilities are an important part of our day to day comfort and few of us can function without them. But that comfort and functionality comes with monthly bills.
Banzai Junior
60 min activity
Operate a successful lemonade stand to earn money and save for a big purchase, but don't forget to pay back that IOU, deduct the cost of business expenses, and manage other hiccups along the way.
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Check It Out
2 min read
Give your finances a boost by opening your very own checking account—it’s fast and it’s easy—you’ve just got to know the basics.
3 Jar Allowance For Kids
4 min read
The 3 jar money system encourages kids to learn about budgeting by splitting their money into saving, spending, and giving categories.
14 Ways to Cut Household Expenses
3 min read
Cutting unnecessary expenses in your budget made easy.
Build Your Emergency Fund
3 min activity
How much do you need to save for your emergency fund? Find out!
Learn 6 of the most important aspects you should consider as you repair and protect your finances.
50/30/20 Rule
7 min read
A simple, practical rule for a budget that's easy to implement.
