Money
What percentage of the bill should you tip?
What is 20%
What is the difference between credit and debit?
Debit: money is directly deducted from your bank account
Credit: allows you to borrow money from the credit card issuer up to a certain limit
If you don't own a home, the money you pay each month is called your ______.
What is rent?
You should always wash dark colors in _____ water.
What is cold?
What is Ms. Jacobs' car name?
Who is Berta?
How often do you have to pay a credit card bill?
Once a month.
This three-digit number is used by lenders to determine a person’s creditworthiness and ability to repay loans.
What is a credit score?
Is it common to have to pay a monthly fee for a pet living in your apartment?
Yes
How do you know how many dishes you can put in the dishwasher? Why?
Only as many as there are racks, not too full or they won't be able to get cleaned
What is Ms. Jacobs' favorite color?
What is purple?
You get paid bi-weekly. How many checks is that monthly?
What is a way to improve your credit score?
Pay on time every month, have credit for a period of time, pay loans down
You make an agreement with a homeowner or apartment owner. This is written contract is called a _______.
What is a lease?
How long will leftovers stay good in the fridge?
3-4 days
What is the name of Ms. Jacobs' home town?
Luxemburg, WI
What date are federal and state taxes due?
What is April 15th.
Why is your credit score important (give 2 reasons)?
Renting a house/apartment, buying a car or house (getting loans), better interest rates, or even getting a job
The apartment says that utilities are not included in rent. What is an example of a utility you will have to pay?
Power, water, gas, or sewage
What fabrics shrink in the dyer?
What is cotton or wool.
What is Ms. Jacobs' major in college?
Agricultural education and technology education
What is the average interest rate on a credit card?
What is 21%
What is a good credit score range? (300-850 Possible)
Greater than 660 is good
What is the difference between a loan and a grant?
Loans you must pay back and you have interest, grants are free money, don't need to be paid back
If your sink or bathtub is not draining well or is very slow for the water to go down, what should you do?
Use Drain-O or similar product and a drain snake tool
Where did Ms. Jacobs' study abroad? (list at least one country)
Spain, Morocco, and Portugal