Financial Literacy Night at Safeco

Teens and their parents/guests are invited to experience an interactive budgeting simulation with BECU and stay for the Mariners game against the Baltimore Orioles. Bring a guest, and you’ll both get tickets to the game with $10 concession vouchers.

During the simulation, you’ll make the sort of real-life budgeting decisions people face every day. Staying within the means of your assigned career, choose which housing, transportation, clothing, and other purchases make sense for you and your family.

You'll then put those skills to the test by seeing how far you can make your $10 concession voucher go – peanuts, twizzlers and crackerjacks? A drink and a hot dog?

DATE

Tuesday, August 15

4:15 pm Check-in
4:45 pm Budgeting simulation*

Game starts at 7:10 pm

*Prompt start time - all participants are expected to arrive on time in order to successfully complete the simulation

COST

FREE

Each teen and guest will receive a ticket to the game and a $10 concession voucher provided by BECU.

WHO CAN COME

Teens (ages 13–19) and a guest. Must RSVP.

The guest may be another teen or a parent/guardian.

WHERE

Safeco Field

1250 1st Ave S

Seattle, WA 98134

The BECU Reality Fair will take place in the Ellis Pavilion, please arrive at the third-base entry.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Create a successful budget using hypothetical life situations
• Decide how to manage your money based on income
• Learn helpful money management skills

This budgeting simulation is conducted through a free app. Participants will be required to download this app onto their smartphone/tablet and bring with them to the event.

Register by August 8

FAQs

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

• You do not need to print your tickets, please select "will call" as your ticket option. Remember, doors do not open until 4:15pm at the earliest.

Do I need to purchase a ticket to the Mariners game that night in order to participate in the Financial Literacy Night?

• Each registered teen and guest will receive a ticket an $10 concession stand voucher. Additional tickets can be purchased directly through the Mariners.

Can my parent attend with me?

• Yes, please have your parent register for a parent ticket, so we know how many teens will be in attendance. If your parent would like to participate in the budgeting simulation themselves, you will each need separate devices.

Do I need to download the budgeting simulation app on my own smartphone/tablet before arriving to the event?

• To expedite check-in time, we ask that you download the free app before arriving to the event. Instructions for downloading this app will be emailed upon registration.

Can I participate if I do not have a smartphone/tablet to use for the budgeting simulation?

• Devices will be available upon check-in at no cost and must be returned when the simulation has concluded. Supply is limited so we ask that you bring your personal device if you are able.

Who can I contact with questions?

• BECU Community Relations at 206-439-5910 or communityrelations@becu.org