Apartment
Money paid to use a property, such as an apartment.
Rent
Essential home services, such as electricity, water, and gas.
Utilities
Deciding what meals you will prepare ahead of time.
Meal Planning
A regular task needed to maintain a home.
Chore
A person who agrees to share legal responsibility for a loan or other agreement.
Co-signer
A person or company that rents property to someone else.
Landlord
A bill for services such as electricity, water, or gas.
Utility Bill
A list of food and household items you need to buy.
Grocery List
The process of washing, drying, and caring for clothing and other fabrics.
Laundry
Money paid in advance to secure a purchase, rental, or service.
Deposit
A person who rents and occupies a property.
Tenant
Insurance that can help protect a renter's belongings and provide liability coverage.
Renter’s Insurance
Instructions for preparing a food or dish.
Recipe
Products used to clean and maintain a home.
Household Supplies
The ability to pay for something without putting your finances under excessive strain.
Affordability
A legal agreement between a landlord and tenant.
Lease
Work done to keep a home, appliance, or vehicle in good condition.
Maintenance
A date associated with a product's recommended use or safety, depending on the product and labeling.
Expiration Date
Food that is thrown away instead of being eaten or used.
Food Waste
The amount of money needed to cover basic expenses in a particular area.
Cost of Living
Money paid at the start of a rental agreement to help cover certain damages or unpaid obligations.
Security Deposit
A loan used to purchase property, usually repaid over many years.
Mortgage
The amount of food served or eaten at one time.
Portion
The process of getting and using nutrients from food.
Nutrition
Managing your own daily responsibilities, finances, and personal needs.
Independent Living