1. The Game of LIFE Week of 10/11

2. Monday You went grocery shopping over the weekend since you got paid. You spent a little more this time because you had friends over to watch the Michigan State vs. Michigan game. Please record the amounts below depending on your lifestyle. Budget Friendly: $100.13 Middle:$123.95 Luxury:$157.38

3. Monday Out of your paycheck you put away money for savings, retirement and investments. Please record the following amounts in your account. Budget:$50 Middle:$150 Luxury:$250

4. Monday You have been trying to sell part of your collection of baseball cards on Ebay. You finally had someone bid for them and you accepted. Your sold your collection for $147. Record this transaction to your account.

5. Monday Next week is your little nephew’s birthday. He will be 5! You went and bought him his favorite toy that he has been wanting along with wrapping paper, a card and a bow! You got one of those cards that play music!!!! He will love it! Record this transaction of $31.04

6. Monday You need to write a check for the cookie dough that you bought from the neighbor that came to your door. Write a check to Sylvester Elementary School for $11.50 and record this transaction.

7. Tuesday & Wednesday You woke up this morning to find your basement flooded with water. You called the plumber and found out that there was clogged drainage pipe. You need to pay $247.42 for the repairs. If you live in an apartment, this expense is paid for by the landlord.

8. Tuesday & Wednesday It’s time to fill up your automobile with gasoline. If you have a mid size car it will cost you $38 dollars. If you have a luxury vehicle, you will spend $52. If you don’t have a car, you must refill your transit card so you may use public transportation (bus, subway, etc.). This costs $60.

9. Tuesday & Wednesday You stop for a haircut at your favorite salon. You pay $18 and tip $4. Record this total transaction.

10. Tuesday & Wednesday OMG! Pmt L8! WTH! G2G! You are late on your cell phone payment. Please pay the following depending on your plan: Budget: Refill your TracFone $29.99 Middle: $71.74 Luxury: $127.16

11. Tuesday & Wednesday Rushing to pay your cell phone bill, you were caught speeding. You were going 60 in a 45 mph zone!!!! Slow down next time!!! If you don’t own a car, you weren’t driving and don’t have to pay the $90 ticket.

12. Thursday Surprise!!! You went to the mailbox and found a rebate check for $50. When you bought your new cell phone, you sent in the receipt for a rebate. Record this amount, unless you own a TracFone. The TracFone doesn’t have rebates.

13. Thursday You just didn’t feel like cooking tonight, so you decided to go out. Record the following amounts: Budget: Taco Bell for $5.32 Middle: Chili’s for $14.84 Luxury: Ruth Chris Steakhouse for $32.63

14. Thursday Your friend has tickets to see the World Series later this month. He asks you if you want to go. You will have to pay $450 to go since you will have to help pay for travel expenses. If you chose to go, deduct the expense now since your friend has to make arrangements.

15. Friday Today is payday!!! Deposit your paycheck into your account. This is your weekly earnings.

16. Friday Write a check to any charity of your choice for any amount you think you can afford. Be sure to record the amount.