Finances
What is the minimum wage in the U.S.?
$7.25/hour
What are the five food groups?
fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy
What is the name of the North Carolina college savings plan?
A. NC 529 Plan
B. NC SAVE
A. NC 529 Plan
Where is North Carolina?
North Carolina
If you make minimum wage, how much money would you make in a day?
$7.25 x 8 hours = ?
$58
Do heart attacks look the same for men and women?
Yes or No
No. In addition to shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, jaw/neck/back pain, and chest pain, women may experience fainting, indigestion, pain or pressure in the lower chest, or extreme fatigue as signs of a heart attack.
A. $0
B. $25
C. $150
D. $750
Where is Mexico?
Mexico
What is the average cost of a 1 bedroom apartment in North Carolina?
A. $615/month
B. $879/month
C. $1344/month
D. $1645/month
C. $1344/month (according to apartments.com)
If you make minimum wage, this would leave you with only about $396 a month for other expenses.
What might Vitamin D help with?
A. attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
B. bone health
C. cancer
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
*note that scientific studies are still being conducted to provide more evidence/prove what effects Vitamin D has on these areas
What can a NC 529 Plan pay for?
A. college expenses, including tuition, books, fees, room and board, and a computer
B. approved career and technical education expenses or apprenticeship programs
C. student loan payments for you and any siblings
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
Where is Canada?
Canada
What is the difference between a credit and a debit card?
answers may vary
How can you get more Vitamin D?
sun exposure, vitamins, and food such as fish, egg yolks, cheese, and fortified milk
What happens to unused funds from a NC 529 account?
A. it goes back to the government
B. you can spend it however you like
C. it can be sent to your retirement account
C. it can be sent to your retirement account
Where is New Mexico?
New Mexico
2025 Tax Brackets
10% for incomes $11,925 or less
12% for incomes over $11,925
22% for incomes over $48,475
24% for incomes over $103,350
32% for incomes over $197,300
35% for incomes over $250,525
TRUE or FALSE. If you make $100,000 a year, you would owe 22% of your total income ($22,000) in taxes.
FALSE
Every person on your team must do 10 push ups or 20 jumping jacks
Do the exercises
What is the best reason to have a NC 529 account? (hint: it is a savings account)
answers may vary
The 529 plan is a savings account that may grow over time and results in tax-free earnings.
Where is the Atlantic Ocean?
east of the United States