Money/Income
What is the difference between your available balance and current balance in your checking/credit accounts?
Available - how much you have after everything is pended
Current - how much you have even with pending transactions
Why should you not store medicine in the bathroom?
Moisture and heat can weaken medication
The apartment says that utilities aren't included in the rent. What is an example of one of the utilities?
Water, Electric, Gas, Sewage
This is where you go to get your driver license or state ID.
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV/MVA)
True or False -
You can negotiate medical bills
True -
Hospitals have Financial assistance programs
What is typically a considered a good credit range?
670 and higher
Name 3 things that should be on your resume
Name, Experience, Education, Skills, Volunteerwork, Phone number
You make an agreement with an apartment owner. This written contract is called a ___?
Lease
The place you go to replace your social security card
Social security Administration
What is the safest way to thaw meat?
In the fridge
What is the difference between gross and net wages
Gross - How much you make before taxes are taken out
Net - Take home pay
Why should you keep at least half a tank of gas in your car in the winter?
Prevents fuel line freeze and gives you time if stranded
True or False:
Use water to put out a grease fire.
False - Use a towel to smother (small); Fire extinguisher (large)
The place you go if you need a copy of your birth certificate.
Vital Records Office
What is one household product that can safely clean almost anything?
white vinegar
What document do you fill out at the start of a new job to determine tax withholding?
w-4
If you spill something on the carpet, what should you do first?
Blot, don't rub and clean immediately
What is one of the top causes of house fires?
Dryer lint buildup
A place to go to get a passport.
Post Office
What does it mean if your check engine light flashes instead of staying solid?
Serious issue - pull over immediately
True or False
You should still file taxes even if you did not make any income
True
-You could be missing out on refunds or credits (Earned income credit)
What is the difference between "use by" and "best by" dates?
Best by - quality suggestion (still safe after)
Use By - Safety deadline
If your heat or water stops working and your landlord won't fix it, what do you do?
Document, notify them in writing, contact local housing enforcement if unresolved.
Why should you review and keep your medical bills?
Review for errors; Keep in case of double billing or insurance not billed
True or False -
Multitasking is an effective way to get things done
False -
Multitasking reduces productivity and efficiency by almost 40%