Mystery 1
What kind of tax do people pay on things they own, like a house or a boat?
Property tax
What is the total price of an item that was marked at $5 if the sales tax is 6%?
$5.30
You should pursue a career based on _____________.
your interests and talents
What is phishing?
A type of online scam to steal personal information
Give an example of peer pressure?
Doing something because a friend tells you, even if you do not want to.
What might be a good career choice for someone who likes art?
web designer
What would the total cost of an item that cost $1.00 be if the sales tax was 6% ?
$1.06
What is the definition of "budgeting"?
deciding how much to spend on things like food and entertainment
________ is an example of a need
Food , clothing, shelter
Where can people go for information about money?
Banks, family members
Governments use taxes to fund _____________.
roads, parks, schools
Give an activity that would be considered online publishing?
Commenting on a friends social media profile
Why is it important to track your spending?
To make sure you’re not overspending and going into debt
When using a debit card, the money comes from...
Your checking account
What is the best way to increase our typing speed and accuracy?
Practice more
How can someone your age earn money?
baby sitting, dog walking, mow grass
What is a digital footprint
collection of data from someone's online activity that can be tracked
What is credit?
Money you borrow and must pay back
Why do banks lend money?
banks make money from interest the borrower pays to borrow
Name a piece of computer hardware
mouse, keyboard, printer, monitor
an example of an entrepreneur is someone who.......?
starts and runs a business
Why is it important to think critically about information found online?
Not all online information is reliable or accurate.
Saving money to buy a car is an example of what type of goal?
Long term goal
How is buying with credit different than paying with cash?
Credit is like borrowing money, cash is up front.
What is the first step in launching a new business?
Creating a business plan and researching the market