Personal Finance Courses: Education and Employment

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1.
When you fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, aka the FAFSA, why should you get your parents involved in it?
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You will need their tax information when you fill it out. Your parents' tax information is generally required for most students when they fill out the FAFSA.
2.
Piecework pay is most common among _______.
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Independent contractors. Independent contractors, such as many artists, will often get paid a set amount for doing a project.
3.
Why is it important to keep an emergency fund when you have a job?
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All of the above. All of these are good reasons to start an emergency fund. It is best to start the fund while you are working so that you can prepare for a possible interruption in your working.
4.
What does a resume include on it?
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All of the above. A resume usually includes all of these. They all provide a picture of what you have to offer as an employee.
5.
Some federal student loans are subsidized. What does "subsidized" mean?
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The government pays the interest on the loans while you are in school. This is an advantage because it saves students money while they are in school.
6.
If you are in high school and do not have a lot of work experience, what should you put on your resume?
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All of the above. Consider putting all of these activities on your resume, as they will show involvement and leadership.
7.
Why might someone choose a certification or training program instead of a college degree?
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They are shorter, more affordable, and skill-focused.
8.
Those who earn a bachelor's degree generally earn _______ those with only a high school diploma.
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More money than. As a general rule, with a bachelor's degree, you will earn more money than those with just a high school diploma.