Savings & Budgeting
The kind of account you use to save money
Savings Account
What is a credit card
A card that lets you borrow money and pay it back later
Name a CUNY that starts with the letter H
Hunter
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea
Spongebob
What video game features a plumber who eats mushrooms and stomps turtles
Super Mario Bros
The kind of account you use for everyday spending
Checking Account
What is the best way to build credit in college
Get a credit card & pay on time
What does CUNY stand for
City University of New York
How many seasons of Friends are there
10 seasons
Finish the Lyrics - "I can buy myself flowers..."
"Write my name in the sand"
The name of the rule that splits your money into needs, wants, and savings
50/30/20 Rule
One way to keep your credit healthy
Pay on time, don’t overspend, keep balance low
Number of colleges and schools that are part of the CUNY system
25 - includes senior colleges, community colleges, and graduate schools.
The name of the actor who plays Dwight Schrute on The Office
Rainn Wilson
How many bones are in the human body
206 bones
Name two budgeting tools or apps
Mint, EveryDollar, NerdWallet, spreadsheet
What is a credit score used for
Shows how responsible you are with money. Can be used to rent apartment, buy a car, a house.
About how many students are enrolled across the entire CUNY system?
225,000
What day is Star Wars day
May 4th
Taste The Rainbow - slogan by
Skittles
Your monthly income is $900, how much should you save using 50/30/20
$180
What does APR stand for and why is it important
Annual Percentage Rate – it’s the cost of borrowing money
CUNY offers this type of financial aid that helps students cover tuition and fees based on their income
The Excelsior Scholarship
What movie won the Oscar for Best Picture in 2024
Oppenheimer
Our Third President
Thomas Jefferson