1. Financial Resources 50 Lessons Over Easy 1

2. Reflection: Planning to Move Graduation is just around the corner, and you are planning to move into your first apartment. Make a list of all the things you must do before your move in. Compare your list with a classmate to see if you may have forgotten anything and revise your list. 2

3. Finances Are the money family members earn and spend. A general rule for finances and housing is you should expect to spend 25to 35% of your income on housing. 3

4. Activity Counting Pennies 4

5. Items to Consider in Total Housing Costs 5

6. Rent or Mortgage Payment A payment for the purpose of renting or owning a property. 6

7. Insurance A payment that insures coverage over you if anything happened to your property. 7

8. Utilities Services that supply light, power, water, or other useful functions needed by a home owner or renter. Gas Water Electricity Telephone 8

9. Maintenance Care and repair of a home or equipment. Equipment Items that are used to keep up the functions of the home, such as, a lawn mower. 9

10. Supplies Things needed to keep up with the cleanliness and organization of a home. 10

11. Activity Show Me The Money 11

12. Worksheet: Financial Resources 12