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100

What day of the year do you have to file your taxes or an extension by?

April 15th

100

What is the average age for starting your first job? 

15.5-16

100

Name two supplies every apartment should have.

Toilet paper, flashlight, first aid kit, plunger, cleaning supplies, etc.

100

How long does a Bachelors degree take to complete on average?

average is 4 years

100

Your phone battery is at 2% and you're lost. What should you do?

Find a safe place, charge your phone, ask for directions, or call someone.

200

Name one example of a fixed expense

Rent, car payment, insurance, phone bill

200

What yearly average salary in the US?

62,000-63,000

200

How often should you wash your sheets?

About once every one to two weeks.

200

What type of financial aid usually has to be repaid?

A student loan.

200

You realize you're out of money before payday. What's one responsible step you can take?

Cut unnecessary spending, ask for help, or adjust your budget.

300

What is the day of the week most American's get paid?

Friday!

300

What is the amount of time you should give notice of leaving?

2 weeks

300

When renting, do you have to pay extra for animals?

Yes, unless it's a service animal 

300

How many years of school does it take on average to be a doctor?

11-15 years

300

You accidentally shrink your favorite shirt in the dryer. What adult lesson might you learn?

Read clothing labels and follow care instructions.

400

What is considered an excellent credit score?

800 or above.

400

What is the difference between salary and hourly workers?

Salary workers get paid a flat rate for any amount of hours they work and hourly workers get paid for each hour they work.

400

What is the first thing you should do if a smoke alarm goes off?

Get to safety and leave the building.

400

What is the average in state tuition in the country with no room or board?

$11,610 per year

400

You receive a text asking for your bank password. What should you do?

Do not respond; it's likely a scam.

500

What is the average credit score in the USA? and Gen Z?

USA 715

Gen Z 676

500

What is the national minimum wage?

$7.25 per hour

500

What is the average price of a new house in 2026?

$514,500

500

What is the most common country for US citizens to travel aboard in?

Italy 

500

You accidentally oversleep and miss an important appointment. What's the most responsible next step?

Contact the person immediately, apologize, and reschedule if possible.