Budgeting in College

Guess the Cost

100

How much does a gallon of 2% Hyvee Milk cost?

$4.99

200

How much does a 12 pack of toilet paper cost at Hyvee?

$12.98

300

How much is a big Tide detergent from Hyvee cost?

$9.99

Fixed Vs Variable

100

Car Payment

Fixed

200

Insurance

Fixed

300

Grocery Bill

Variable

Scenario

100

You just got paid and it was a lot less than you had expected. Your spotify bill is due today what should you do? Cancel it or Pay it?

Cancel it. 

200

You forgot it's your mom's birthday tomorrow and you already spent your spending money for the month what should you do? Take it out of your savings or your bills budget?

Savings

300

Your friends ask you to go out to dinner even though you have food at home and you have a nail appointment this Friday, Should you go out to eat or stay in?

Stay in 

Saving

100

What percentage of your check should be spent on bills and house items?

50%

200

What percentage of your check can be spent on personal stuff?

30%

300

What percentage of your check should be saved?

20%

Emergency

100

You got into a car accident is it appropriate to use your emergency fund?

Yes

200

You need your oil changed unexpectedly is it okay to use your emergency fund?

Yes

300

Your nail broke and you have a wedding this weekend is it okay to use your emergency fund?

No