#27  A typical high school graduate will earn a total of $1.2 million in his or her lifetime. A typical college graduate will earn a total of $2.1 million in his or her lifetime.

Source: US Census Bureau

#89  Follow this lesson on Citifinancial's website: Where Does Your Money Go.

Which of the following are reasons to keep a budget?

I. long-term and short-term goals
II. unexpected goals
III. comparing prices
IV. managing and tracking expenses
V. making good investments

I, II, III, IV
I, III, V
I, II, IV
All of them
Financial Goals 

Even if the idea of making big purchases or living on your own is still years away, you can start preparing for a successful financial future by managing your money NOW...  


"B" stands for Budget
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Here's some big news: budgets are smart.

Why? Because they help you plan and get the things you want — like a new DVD or concert tickets.  As a student, there’s a lot to keep track of — probably more than you realize. Between tuition, housing, books, food, travel expenses, credit card payments and other bills, it can be hard to keep your finances in order.

Plan. Budget. Spend wisely

Visit the interactive Budget Builder to make spending wisely even easier.  Also check out The Mint...click on Try It! for games and activities about earning, spending and saving.
paying for college

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#9  In a lifetime, approximately how much more will a college graduate make than a high school graduate?

$50,000
$500,000
$1 million
$2 million

#90  Follow this lesson on Citifinancial's website: Where Does Your Money Go.

Finish this sentence:

A budget helps you balance...

income and expenses
wins and losses
interest and finance charges
stocks and bonds
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