Careers
What's the word for: a document that summarizes a person's education, skills, experience, and qualifications
Resume/CV
Name one effective budgeting strategy
50/30/20, Pay Yourself First, Zero-based, Envelope
credit union
Ashley loves to shop. Lately, she’s been thinking it might be wise to cut back on the time and money she spends shopping. What is one strategy she can use to spend less?
24 hour rule, stick to a set "wants" budget
How many countries are in the European Union?
27
What's the term for the money you actually take home every time you're paid?
Net Pay
If you're not saving money and barely getting by, you might be "living..."
paycheck to paycheck
What should you compare when deciding between two different savings accounts?
The interest the bank will pay you and any fees they charge
Why is getting a 401(k) match from an employer so important?
It doubles the money going into your 401(k)
What does “HTTP” stand for?
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
What are examples of experiences you should add to your resume if you don't have real work experience?
Informal Experience (chores, lawnmowing, babysitting, club/sports participation, etc.) Anything that shows responsibility!
What should you budget for when buying a car?
car payment, gas, car insurance, maintenance, emergency repairs, registration fees
What are two things you can do through online banking?
check balances, transfer money, pay bills, depositing checks, setting alerts, etc.
What are 5 categories for things included in "cost of living"?
housing, transportation, food, insurance, healthcare, entertainment, utilities, clothing, other wants
What element are human beings predominantly composed of?
Carbon
What are examples of "benefits" provided by employers?
Health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) match, life insurance, pension, disability insurance, etc.
What are examples of fixed expenses?
rent, mortgage, car payment, subscriptions, etc.
Expenses that don't change!
What is a 401(k)?
A retirement account
What are two important factors to consider when thinking of moving somewhere?
cost of housing, job opportunities, daily cost of living, taxes
Who was told to "beware the Ides of March" then was later assassinated during that time?
Julius Caesar
In a job interview, how can you explain a bad experience at a previous job?
Focus on something positive, like what you learned!
You earn a salary of $60000 per year and decide to start saving 5 percent of your gross income each month. How long will it take to save up $4000?
1 year and 4 months
(16 months)
What is FDIC insurance?
Federal deposit insurance that protects you if an FDIC-insured bank fails. The standard coverage is $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each ownership category.
What do the letters stand for in the STAR method of preparing for job interviews?
Situation, Task, Action, Result
What is the only horror movie to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards?
Silence of the Lambs