Financial Scenario Player

Practice making smart money decisions through real-life situations.

Scenario 1: Unexpected Car Repair

You have $1,800 in your checking account and a small emergency fund of $600. Suddenly your car needs $500 in repairs so you can continue working.

What should you do?

  • Use the emergency fund
  • Put it on a credit card
  • Borrow from a friend
  • Ignore it and hope it gets better

Scenario 2: Extra Income Arrives

You receive an unexpected $1,200 bonus at work. You currently have high-interest credit card debt and no emergency fund.

What is the smartest order of action?

  • Spend it on something enjoyable
  • Put everything into savings
  • Pay high-interest debt first, then start an emergency fund
  • Invest it all in the stock market

Scenario 3: Lifestyle Inflation

You get a salary increase of $400 per month. Your current lifestyle already feels comfortable.

What should you do with the extra money?

  • Upgrade your lifestyle immediately
  • Save and invest the majority of the increase
  • Quit your side hustle
  • Lend it to family

These scenarios help you practice decision-making. In the full course, we break down the best responses and the reasoning behind them.

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