Communication
Financial Literacy
College & Careers
Real-Life Scenarios
Checkings or Savings
100

This type of communication uses your voice.

Verbal communication

100

Money you earn from working.

Income

100

True or False

Every successful career requires a four-year college degree.

False

(Trades, military, apprenticeships, certifications, entrepreneurship are all options.)

100

You have only $60 until payday.

Would buying new shoes be a want or a need?

A want

100

Which account is best for paying your monthly bills?

Checking

200

Eye contact, posture, and facial expressions are examples of this.

Nonverbal communication

200

Money you save for emergencies.

Emergency fund

200

What document lists your education and work experience?

Resume

200

You forgot to pay your electric bill.

What could happen?

  • Late fees
  • Service shut off
  • Lower credit score
200

Which account usually comes with a debit card?

Checking

300

What is the name of a 30–60 second speech introducing yourself professionally?

Elevator pitch?

300

Which is better for building credit:

A. Paying bills late

B. Paying bills on time

Paying bills on time.

300

What are three alternatives to attending a four-year college after high school?

  • Community college
  • Trade school
  • Apprenticeship
  • Military
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Workforce
300

Your car breaks down and repairs cost $900.

What savings account should help cover this?

Emergency fund

300

Which account is designed to help you save money over time?

Savings

400

You cross your arms, roll your eyes, and sigh while someone is talking. What kind of communication are you showing?

Nonverbal communication

400

You make $2,500 a month.

Rent = $900

Utilities = $150

Gas = $200

Insurance = $150

Groceries = $300

How much money is left?

$800

400

Name two things employers look for besides technical skills.

  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Reliability
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
400

Your friend wants you to skip work to hang out.

What soft skill helps you make the right decision?

Responsibility 

400

Which account should you use to build an emergency fund?

Savings

500

Your interviewer asks,

"Tell me about yourself."

What should you include?

  • Name
  • Skills
  • Experience
500

Name three monthly expenses adults usually have.

  • Rent
  • Mortgage
  • Utilities
  • Phone
  • Insurance
  • Gas
  • Groceries
  • Internet
500

Scenario

You receive two college acceptance letters.

College A offers a scholarship but is farther from home.

College B is close to home but costs more.

Name three things you should compare before deciding.


  • Cost
  • Scholarships
  • Campus life
  • Degree programs
  • Housing
  • Graduation rates
  • Career opportunities
500

Scenario:

You are offered two jobs.

Job A

  • Pays $18/hour
  • 10 minutes from home

Job B

  • Pays $20/hour
  • 1 hour away

What factors besides pay should you consider?

Examples:

  • Transportation
  • Gas
  • Time
  • Schedule
  • Benefits
  • Work-life balance
500

Scenario: You have $2,000. You need $500 for bills this month and want to save the rest. Where should each amount go?

  • $500 → Checking
  • $1,500 → Savings