Money Moves
This simple financial tool helps you see how much money is coming in and going out and where your money is going each month.
What is a budget ?
This document is commonly used to prove who you are when you apply for a job, open certain accounts or complete official paperwork.
What is ID?
This one page document summarizes your education, experience, skills and accomplishments when appying for many jobs.
What is a resume?
You tell a friend, "I don't want to talk about that right now." You have just communicated one of these.
What is a boundary?
You have been staying up until 2:00 a.m. watching videos , scrolling on social media. You have to wake up at 6:30 a.m. One likely consequence of this behavior is ~
What is exhaustion/ lack of concentration/ poor performance.
What number should you keep secret because it helps protect your bank account or card?
PIN number?
Your roommate says " We'll just split everything 50/50" but one person is rarely home while the other is there all the time. Before moving in, this is something you should discuss.
What are household expenses, responsibilities, and expections?
During an interview, the employer asks, "Tell me about a time you solved a difficult problem." They are looking for an example of this type of skill.
What are problem-solving skills?
Your roommate leaves dirty dishes everywhere. Instead of posting passive- aggressive messages on social media, this communication approach is more productive.
What is a direct and respectful face-to- face discussion?
When you are overwhelmed, one healthy strategy is to break a huge task into smaller, more manageable steps. This is an example of this..
What is stress management/ coping.
What should you do if you notice a purchase on your bank account that you don't recognize?
Tell your bank right away.
Your car's gas light comes on and you have $4 to your name. You are supposed to be at work in 20 minutes. This situation illustrates why this is important .
What is having an emergency fund or financial back up.
Your first day of work is tomorrow. You are not sure what to wear. Instead of guessin, this is a smart thing to do.
What is ask your employer what workplace dress expectations are
This simple action can help you maintain friendships after graduation, even when you attend different schools or move to different places.
What is checking in or staying in touch?
You are struggling emotionally and think, "I should be able to handle this myself" In reality, reaching out to trusted adult/ professional can be a sign of this.
What is self awareness/ strength/ responsible outreach.
What can happen if you don't pay a bill on time?
You may be charged a late fee.
You are living on your own for the first time. You have classes or work, laundry, meals, bills and appointments. This skill helps you keep track of all of it.
What is time management/ organization?
What is one thing you should do before a job interview?
Research the company or practice answering questions.
Saying “I’m not comfortable with that” is an example of setting one of these.
What is a boundary?
You have an exam tomorrow, three assignments due, and work. Instead of trying to do everything at once, you should first identify which tasks are most important. This skill is called..
What is prioritization?
A friend texts you " URGENT! I accidently sent you $500. Send it back to this account ASAP!" The message includes a strange looking link. What is your safest next move?
What is independently verifying the situation through a trusted method instead of clicking the link OR sending the money?
What should you do with important documents such as your birth certificate?
Keep them somewhere safe.
What should you do after an interview to show appreciation?
Send a thank-you message/email.
A friend tells you something serious and asks you not to tell anyone. You are concerned that they or someone else may be in immediate danger. What should you prioritize?
What is safety and getting appropriate help from a trusted adult, professional, or emergency resource when necessary.
Your friend has been withdrawing from everyone, isn't taking care of themselves and tells you they feel hopeless. You don't need to diagnose them. One helpful thing you can do it this..
What is listen without judgment, take their concerns seriously and end encourage them to connect with appropriate support.