Why should you budget your money?
Multiple Answers
EX: So you don't go negative and get overdraft fees; to keep track of how much you're spending on what; to make sure you have enough money to pay all your bills
Which need/bill is usually the largest/most expensive?
Housing/Rent
Why is important to have good banking practices?
Multiple Answers
EX: So you don't go negative and get overdraft fees; to keep track of how much you're spending on what; to make sure you have enough money to pay all your bills
What is the point of the $45 burrito story?
Lesson in overdraft fees and the importance of banking & budgeting.
True or False: It is important to wear professional clothing, and arrive 15 minutes early to your job interview.
TRUE
What is difference between a want and a need?
Needs are usually required to survive
Wants are not required to survive
What gets removed from your pay check that lowers the amount of money you receive?
Taxes!
Name 3 things you can do at a bank.
Open Checking, Savings, & Investment Accounts; Withdraw & Deposit Money; Cash & Deposit Checks; Take Out a Loan; Apply for a Credit Card; Monitor Your Accounts
What has made financial management way easier in recent years?
Online banking and banking apps
Name one difference between community college and university.
CC: associates degree only, usually two years, easier to get accepted, usually less expensive
UNI: associates and bachelors, usually 4 years, more competitive admissions, usually more expensive
Name 3 things that most/many people need.
Multiple Answers
EX: house/shelter, food, water, clothing/shoes, transportation
Yourself & Your Savings!
What is the differences between a checking accounts and savings account?
Checking is for day-to-day use; Savings is for saving
What is the difference between a loan and credit card?
Loans - one large amount
Credit Card - reusable smaller amounts
What is the difference between a grant and a loan?
Loans you pay back; grants you do not.
Name 3 things that most people consider wants.
Multiple Answers
EX: fancy/extra clothes, nice cell phone, TV, video games, Starbucks, nails & hair
How should you plan for big, one-time/yearly expenses (like car registration or furniture)?
Plan ahead by setting aside money each month until you save up enough money to pay for the big expense.
Name 2 strategies for building good credit.
1.Always pay on time
2.Pay off the entire balance every month
3.Do not use more than 35% of your limit
4.Keep your credit cards overtime
5.Have different types of credit
What do you usually need to fill out in order to deposit cash or checks at a physical bank?
Deposit Slip
Name 1 thing that SHOULD be on your resume.
Name, contact information (phone number, email address), education, work experience, volunteer experience, relevant skills
Aside from monthly payments, name 2 other things you have to pay for when you own a car.
License, Car Insurance, Registration, Gas, Maintenance, Oil Changes
Explain the following quote: "Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship."
Spending a couple dollars on a small thing everyday will add up fast. These small leaks can destroy our budget.
Name what goes in each space on the blank check:

1. Payer Information
2. Date of Check
3. Who you are paying
4. Dollar amount in numbers
5. Dollar amount in words/letters
6. What check is for
7. Payer's signature
What is a check register used for?
Keeping track of checks you write so you know how much money you actually have left before the check gets cashed by the other person.
What is the differences between an intrinsic and extrinsic reward?
Intrinsic - internal - rewards that come from inside you
Extrinsic - external - rewards that come from outside you