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100
Never wash your whites with this color unless you like the color pink
What is red?
100
This is the name of the form your employer will mail you in January so you can do your taxes
What is a W-2 form?
100
If your cookie recipe doesn't have a temperature listed, it's safe to say you should set the oven to this temperature
What is 350 degrees?
100
By law, after this many months, banks do not have to honor or accept your check from you
What is six months?
100
These are usually sewn on the inside of a dress shirt in case you lose one at some point. Although, most young people nowadays don't know how to reattach them anyway.
What are buttons?
200
This is the money you put toward an apartment when you first move in. Don't worry. You may get it back when you move out (assuming you don't trash the place)
What is a security deposit?
200

A plan for spending and saving money.

What is a budget?

200
If you accidentally spill motor oil onto your garage floor, go to the pet store and buy this. It'll soak it right up.
What is cat litter?
200
Most modern cars come with this replacement part in case one of the other one's go flat on you. But be careful. It's not the same size and could mess up your alignment.
What is a spare tire?
200
Anyone living on their own should own one of these in case of a clog. It is way cheaper than calling a plumber.
What is a plunger?
300
Install these types of light bulbs if you want your electric bill to go down. Be careful and don't get sticker shock when you buy them though
What are LED light bulbs?
300

For many young adults, a job interview is the first time they get the chance to learn how to tie this. It's not as hard as it looks.

What is a neck tie?

300
Most modern cell phones with a camera built in have an application to become this tool to help you see in the dark
What is a flashlight?
300
Most young people have a hard time budgeting for food costs because they don't search the newspaper for these
What are coupons?
300
Contrary to popular belief, egg shells do not sharpen this kitchen appliance. They actually make the blades in it more dull.
What is a garbage disposal?
400
If you're getting a draft from under your front door, go in the bathroom, grab one of these, roll one up and shove it up against the door.
What is a towel?
400
In most places of employment, you must first qualify as this to earn benefits such as health insurance and a 401k plan.
What is full time?
400
If your shirt is really wrinkled and you don't have time to iron, mist water on it and throw it in this appliance for 15 minutes
What is the dryer?
400

Usually consists of the same kind of information on a job application but written in a more formal and concise fashion.

What is a resume?

400

What are the components of a balanced diet?

vegetable, protein, carbs, dairy, water, etc.

500
If you find that your gallon of milk is going bad before the date, try keeping it in this area of the fridge. It's colder there.
Where is in the back of the fridge?
500

Money that must be repaid, usually with interest, most are government sponsored.

What is a loan?

500
If you're ever in need of AA or AAA batteries, they are always in this living room essential that came with your TV
What is the remote control?
500

Money awarded based on financial need, are given out by the federal government, state government and colleges and do not need to be paid back.

What is a grant?

500

Why do we tell actors to break a leg?

Because every play has a cast