Housing
What is the most affordable place to live in Winnipeg?
A. Tuxedo
B. Transcona
Transcona
smaller, older homes that are available in the area that average between 200,000-300,000 $
What is one good way to save on groceries?
A. Buy in Bulk
B. Buy Individually
Buy in Bulk!
According to credit Canada, buying in bulk helps you buy multiple of the same with a lower price per item compared to typical individual grocery store prices.
Whats the most cost effective transportation method?
A. Bus with a bus pass
B. Rent a vehicle
C. Buy a vehicle
Bus!
According to the Winnipeg transit website, buying a vehicle can cost quite a lot, even when its second hand with gas and maintenance costs. Monthly bus passes with WINNpass cost 57.75 or 3.35$ per ride
What is considered a livable wage in Winnipeg?
A. 15.80$ per hour
B. 18.75$ per hour
18.75!
According to the Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives a livable wage in Winnipeg is 18.75$ per hour
What percentage of your income is recommended to be spent on rent
A. 60%
B. 30%
30%!
Fairstone.com Recommends Canadians only spend 30% of their income towards rent
What saves more money?
A. Eating out
B. Cooking at home
Cooking at home!
For the same price as a 30$ meal at a restaurant you can buy the ingredients and make the same meal multiple times
When buying a car, what is the most cost effective?
A. Buying new
B. Buying used
Buying used!
According to Finder.com the average New car is about 66,000$ and a used one according to auto trader is about 37,000$. Still be cautious of potential issues with a used car.
What would your weekly gross income be working 40 hours a week on minimum wage before taxes?
A. 845$ a week
B. 632$ a week
632$ a week!
If your rent is 1,500$ then how much would you need to make a month to only spend 30% (after taxes)
A. 5000$
B. 6000$
5000$!
5000x0.3= 1,500
after taxes
If you buy a coffee for 5$ every day how much does that cost a year?
A.1,345$
B.1,825$
1,825!
Small purchases add up, you can save money by making your coffee at home. 1 tin of coffee costs 12 dollars for potentially more than 50 cups!
What saves more gas?
A. Using air conditioning
B. Driving with the windows down
Air Conditioning!
According to Motor trend.com, having the windows down creates drag in your vehicle lowering your fuel efficiency
Whats the best way to find a job?
A. Search online job banks
B. Attend job fairs
C. Search on company websites
D. All of the above
All of the above!
according to Educanada These are all effective ways of searching for jobs in your specialized industry and area
Below what amount a year can you make to qualify for Manitoba housing programs in Winnipeg without children?
A. 53,700$ a year
B. 67,900$ a year
67,900$ a year!
According to the Government of Manitoba website you must make under 67,900$ a year to qualify for the affordable housing program.
What is the best way to save on grocery store groceries?
A. Rewards cards
B. Items on sale
C. Comparing prices
D. All of the above
All of the above!
These are all effective ways of saving on groceries while still getting the things you need
What is the most cost efficient way to park your car?
A. park in places that don't charge money
B. Buy a monthly parking pass
C. take public transit
D. both A and C
A and C!
Many places do not charge you for parking such as the grocery store however if you need to get somewhere that does its better to take public transit
What is the best way to prepare a resume?
A. write a general resume highlighting all your skills equally
B. write a specialized resume highlighting skills that pertain to the job.
Write a specialized resume!
According to Indeed.com, Showcasing your abilities in a tailored resume for a specific employer will help you highlight your skills that are most relevant to them.
What's the longest amount of time you can take out a mortgage after the 20% down payment in Manitoba as a first time home buyer
A. 30 years
B. 35 years
30 years!
According to the Government of Canada website the longest mortgage you can take as a first time home buyer is 30 years.
What are the best ways to make food last longer
A. Freezing food
B. Keeping food in sealed containers
C. Storing in correct temperatures
D. Leaving food open in the sun
E. A, B, C
A, B, C!
According to AARP Magazine, these are all great ways to keep food fresh for longer and helps you save money by being able to eat all the food you buy.
Where is the cheapest place in Winnipeg to get gas?
A. Domo
B. Shell
C. Co-op
Domo!
according to GasBuddy.com the cheapest place right now is Domo
What are some of the best ways to make extra money on the side?
A. Selling unused items on online market places
B. Donating plasma
C. Buying Lego sets
D. A & B
A & B!
Both of these are easy and great ways to make extra money