What does "tsp" stand for when cooking?
Teaspoon.
Should you always include all of your past work experiences on your resume?
No. Only the most relevant/recent.
How many servings of fruits and vegetables should you have per day?
At least 5.
What is a landlord? And what are their responsibilities for you?
They are the ones who own the dwelling you are renting. They are generally responsible for anything technical that goes wrong with the dwelling (i.e. a pipe bursting)
What is interest?
Money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent or for the delaying of repayment of debt. The longer you take to pay back the loan, the more money you will have to pay on top of the original borrowed amount.
How often should you change the oil in your car?
About 3,000 miles or every six months.
What is a cover letter?
One-page letter that tries to persuade why an organization should hire you.
How many minutes of exercise per week is recommended for adults?
Think about how many days/week and minutes per day
At least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week. (30 mins day / 5 days per week = 150).
What is a mortgage? How long do they typically run?
A mortgage is the contract to pay for the house/condo/townhome you live in. They run for 15-30 years.
What's the difference between a savings and checking account?
Savings is money you can't access by using a debit card or check. Checking account funds can be accessed by those means and can be used for spending.
How often should you wash your bed sheets? And comforter?
Sheets once a week. Comforter at least 2x a year.
How long should you keep your high school information on your resume?
After your first year of post-secondary education or experience
How much sleep should 18-60 year olds get per night?
7 hours
How do you put out a grease fire?
Smother it. Do NOT put it out with water. Make sure you own a fire extinguisher!
How do you build credit?
The easiest way to build credit is to get one credit card that you use and immediately pay off after. Paying them on time will increase your credit score, not paying them off will decrease your credit score. Credit score ranges from 300-850, with the higher the score the better.
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What are some good examples of references?
Past employers, professors, advisors, NOT family
How can you combat procrastination?
What are utilities?
They are what you pay monthly on top of your rent. Depending on your lease, this could be water, internet, cable, electricity.
Why do you need good credit?
In order to get a loan, which you may need to buy a house or car. Also to rent an apartment. A bank will not give someone with bad credit a loan because of the potential risk of them not paying back the loan.
In what month do you file for tax returns?
April.
What three sections should you have on your resume?
Personal/contact information
Objective
Education
Experience
Skills
Awards
References
How long can you stay on your parents' health insurance?
Until your 26th birthday.
How do you prevent your pipes from freezing?
Open cabinet door where there are faucets and make sure there is a minimal amount of water running when temperatures are below freezing
Turn off water to the outside
How long after college graduation do you have to start paying back student loans?
For most federal student loans you have a 6 month grace period.