Students must write check for each of the bills listed (15 in total) and calculate remaining balance after writing the check. They must then determine which item in their budget should be eliminated given the set monthly income. Students are then prompted to figure in savings, retirement, and an emergency funds. I use this in my Human Studies Class. We walk through how to write a check, and this practice usually keeps them busy for 60 minutes to 90 minutes depending on the students. It includes