Rent or Buy?
Budget Breakdown
First Aid & Safety
Who Do You Call?
Cooking Basics
100

What’s a lease?

A written agreement to rent a home or apartment.

100

What’s the 50/30/20 rule?

50% needs, 30% wants, 20% savings/debt.

100

Name one item in a basic first aid kit.

Bandages, gauze, antiseptic wipes, etc.

100

Who do you call if your tire blows out on the freeway?

Roadside assistance or a tow truck.

100

What tool do you use to measure flour accurately?

Dry measuring cup

200

What is a security deposit used for?

To cover damages or unpaid rent

200

What’s one example of a variable expense?

Groceries, gas, entertainment.

200

What’s the first thing you do when someone is bleeding?

Apply pressure with clean cloth

200

You see smoke in your apartment—what’s the first thing you do?

Get out, call 911

200

How many tablespoons are in a cup?

16 Tbsp.

300

Who is responsible for fixing a broken water heater in a rental?

The Landlord

300

What is "pay yourself first"?

Putting money in savings before spending.

300

What should you do if you get a minor burn?

Cool under water, cover with clean bandage

300

You lost your debit card. Who do you call?

Your bank or credit union.

300

What’s a safe way to thaw frozen chicken?

In the refrigerator.

400

What are three upfront costs when renting?

First month’s rent, last month’s rent, security deposit.

400

If you earn $800/month, how much should go toward needs using the 50/30/20 rule?

About $400

400

What is the universal emergency number in the U.S.?

911

400

You received a medical bill you can’t afford. What should you do?

Call the provider to ask about a payment plan.

400

Name 3 basic pantry staples.

rice, canned beans, pasta, flour, spices.

500

List two pros and two cons of renting vs. buying.

Renting: flexibility, low maintenance; Buying: investment, builds equity. Renting con: no ownership; Buying con: expensive upkeep.

500

Create a simple monthly budget with income of $1,200. Include at least 3 categories.

Example: $600 rent, $300 groceries/transportation, $200 savings, $100 entertainment.

500

Describe how to help someone who is choking.

Perform the Heimlich maneuver—ask if they’re choking first, stand behind them, thrust inward and upward.

500

You’re in a minor car accident—no one is hurt, but there’s damage. List the 3 main people or places you should contact in order.

1. Police (to file a report, especially if required by state law)

2. Your insurance company (to report the claim)

3. The other driver’s insurance (if needed or if you’re not at fault)

500

You’re out of eggs—what are two common substitutes in baking?

Applesauce, mashed banana, flaxseed/water

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