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How much do you think it costs to rent a 1-bedroom apartment in Albuquerque, NM?
A. $650 per month
B. $975 per month
C. $1250 per month
D. $1635 per month
C. $1250 per month
What has the Bureau of Labor Statistics determined as the minimum livable income for an individual in NM?
A. $30,000 per year
B. $43,000 per year
C. $60,000 per year
D. $87,000 per year
B. $43,000 per year
You adopt a puppy!
How much does it cost to be a dog-parent, per month?
A. $30
B. $60
C. $80
D. $120
C. $80 - D. $120
Your tire popped on NM-14! How much is an average new tire?
A. $75
B. $360
C. $250
D. $125
D. $125
What is the average price of a gallon of milk in New Mexico?
A. $1.50
B. $3.50
C. $5.00
D. $5.25
B. $3.50
What’s the average monthly grocery cost for one adult in NM?
A. $200
B. $350
C. $425
D. $500
B. $350
What percent of your income should go toward housing?
A. 10%
B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%
You just had a baby! Congratulations.
How much does it cost on average to raise a child from birth to 18 in the U.S.?
A. $120,000
B. $50,000
C. $500,000
D. $250,000
D. $250,000
You suddenly lost your job.
How much money should you aim to have in an emergency savings fund, to get you through this tough time?
A. $1000
B. 3 months expenses
C. 8 months expenses
D. 1 years expenses
B. 3 months expenses
If you buy a coffee every morning, how much are you spending per month on this expense? (Starbucks, Dutch Bros, etc.)
A. $40
B. $85
C. $150
D. $200
D. $200
What is the average monthly car payment for a used car in the U.S.?
A. $450
B. $250
C. $650
D. $180
A. $450
If you earn $15/hour and work 35 hours a week, about how much is your monthly income (pre-tax)?
A. $1,500
B. $1,750
C. $2,275
D. $2,800
C. $2,275
You finally are ready to buy your dream car.
Which of the following factors most affects your ability to buy a car?
A. Credit score
B. Housing history
C. Previous car
D. Household members
A. Credit score
You sat on your glasses, then ran them over, then flushed them down the toilet. :(
How much is a new pair of glasses, without insurance?
A. $100
B. $250
C. $350
D. $500
C. $350
How much, on average, is one professional clothing starter outfit? (slacks, shirt, shoes)
A. $50
B. $120
C. $210
D. $300
B. $120
About how much do basic utilities (electricity, water, trash, internet) add to your monthly costs?
A. $50
B. $125
C. $250
D. $400
C. $250
You make $2,200 per month. After taxes and deductions, your leftover (net) pay might be closer to…
A. $1500
B. $1750
C. $1000
D. $2000
A. $1500
You just got engaged! Congratulations.
How much does the average wedding in the United States cost?
A. $5,000
B. $10,000
C. $35,000
D. $50,000+
C. $35,000
A pipe under your sink bursts while you’re at work, flooding your apartment kitchen. The plumber charges a service call, replacement parts, and cleanup.
What’s the total bill?
A. $150
B. $400
C. $700
D. $1200
C. $700
How much (on average) does it cost to set up your first apartment? (furniture, food, etc.)
A. $700
B. $1300
C. $2000
D. $3200
C. $2000
How much does an average healthcare plan cost per month?
A. $300
B. $290
C. $550
D. $475
D. $475
You work all year and now it is Tax season. Tax day is April 15th, every year. Your employer sends you the form that you need in order to complete your taxes.
Name that form:
A. 1040-X
B. W-4
C. W-2
D. 1098
C. W-2
You are ready to start saving to buy a house.
How much of a down-payment should you prepare to pay, when buying a house?
A. 3%
B. 5%
C. 10%
D. 20%
C. 10% or D. 20%
You fall in your backyard and a rusty nail goes through your hand. Now you're rushing to the ER.
How much does an average ER visit cost, without insurance?
A. $3,000
B. $1,200
C. $800
D. $350
A. $3,000
How much credit card debt does the average American have?
A. $400
B. $1,000
C. $3,700
D. $6,500
D. $6,500