Budgeting is essential. What is a fixed expense?
savings
vacation fund
entertainment
loans
You live on your own so you have to remember to pay rent. When is rent usually due?
last day of the month
1st of the month
15th of the month
rent doesn't have a fixed due date
Cooking is dangerous. What do you do if you burn your hand
run it under cold water
call 911
put a bandage on it
put butter on it
I'm hungry. Which is not a good way to save money at the grocery store?
make a list and stick to it
buy produce in small quantities that you can use quickly
shop hungry
by off brand foods
Time to clean. What should you do when mopping the floor?
spill coffee on it
use cold water
sweep it first
Windex it
When should I change the oil in my car?
once a year
every 3,000 miles
when it starts to sound funny
when the check engine light comes on
What is a discretionary expense?
gas & electricity
insurance
groceries
video games
What is the best way to use a credit card?
max it out and pay the minimum each month
don't have one
pay off your balance in full each month
pay off one with another
If you keep on top of your credit card payments, your credit score will be stellar. What is considered a good credit score?
900-1000
400-600
700-850
300-500
I'm out of here. How much notice should you give before quitting?
2 days
1 day
2 weeks
1 month
Laundry is clean. What is the last thing we do with laundry?
leave them in the dryer
dump them in the dresser
fold it and put it away
shove the clothes back in the basket
Your fridge is empty, time to go to the store. Which is not one of the food groups
dairy
desserts
fruits
protein
You made to much dinner. How long can you keep leftovers in the fridge?
10-14 days
7-10 days
3-7 days
1 day
Your clothes are starting to stink. What is not a step to doing the laundry
separate whites from colors
add detergent
add bleach to each load
choose the correct temperature
Time to get a job. What should you do at a job interview?
all of the above
ask questions about the company, job and industry
prepare for common interview questions
dress Professionally
Time to see the dentist. What information is not needed to make an appointment?
what magazines they have
when you are available
what insurance you have
how long the appointment will take
Flat tire! What do you do after pulling over in a safe location?
use the jack to lift the car
loosen the lug nuts
kick the car
call 911
Oops didn't stick to the budget. What is the fee the bank charges me called?
balance
withdrawal
broke
overdraft
Renting an apartment is a huge step. How much money do you usually need?
first month, last month and a deposit
none, I pay at the end of the month
one months rent
pay for the entire year upfront
Car maintenance is important. What do you use to check the oil?
dipstick
stick thingy
engine
windshield wipers
How often do I need to change my sheets?
every other week
every week
when they start to smell
once a month
Oh no, you lost your wallet. What do you do next?
cCancel all credit cards, get a new ID, watch for fraud
accuse people in the store of stealing it
replace the drivers license
do nothing, there was no money anyway
2 parties in the same day! How do you handle it?
tell one person you are sick and go to the other party
invite both friends to your own party
spend a little time at both parties.
stay home, who needs friends
Too many plug ins caused an electrical fire. What don't you do?
douse it with water
leave the house
call 911
use a fire extinguisher
Extra money this month! Treat yourself by dining out. What should you tip the wait staff?
15-20%
3-5%
50%
10%
Your battery just died. What do you need to jump your car?
jumper cables and another vehicle
electrical cord and outlet
a tow truck
jump starter and tractor