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Gaming Personal Finance to Fly as High as Angry Birds

The fast-paced era of instantaneous information created by the Internet, social media and smartphones has resulted in a significant change in the manner in which people process information. And new research suggests that credit unions may want to rethink their approaches to financial education in looking for ways to connect...

By Myriam DiGiovanni | Updated on July 16, 2012

The fast-paced era of instantaneous information created by the Internet, social media and smartphones has resulted in a significant change in the manner in which people process information. And new research suggests that credit unions may want to rethink their approaches to financial education in looking for ways to connect with members online.

With the average consumer spending more time playing electronic games than on their personal finances, a game designer approach might help encourage people to have better financial behaviors, according to a recent Filene Research Institute report, “Get in the Game: How Credit Unions Can Engage Members, Solve Problems and Improve Skills with Game Thinking.” 

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