GROWN-UP STUFF EXPLAINED || 75 Topics 18-Year-Olds Should Know

US Selective Service System

Every male citizen and lawful immigrant

living in the United States

must register with

the US Selective Service System

soon after his 18th birthday is

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US Selective Service System

Failure to register with the US Selective Service System

may result in a fine, imprisonment, or both.

Also, there are many jobs and financial aid programs

that require Selective Service registration.

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Voter Registration

Every state has its own voting and election rules.

Depending on your state, you may be able

to register online, in person, by mail, and through voter registration drives.

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Voter Registration

You DO NOT need to re-register to vote in a few scenarios

including moving and changing your name.

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Jury Duty

Jury duty is an obligation to serve in a court proceeding as a juror

(someone who decides if a person is guilty of wrongdoing).

Potential jurors are randomly selected from various lists and are sent a summons (a notice to report to a court).

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Jury Duty

It is NOT mandatory to report to jury duty,

and participating in the process may disrupt your work or personal life.

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Appropriate Documentation

Appropriate documentation includes receipts, income tax returns, insurance documents, contracts, and pricing quotes.

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Appropriate Documentation

Only sign documents that you understand and agree with.

Purge supporting documents slowly.

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Safeguarding Personal Information

Safeguarding personal information means sharing sensitive personal details

only when absolutely necessary,

and using precautions to prevent others from accessing them on their own.

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Safeguarding Personal Information

Information that should not be shared carelessly includes

your Social Security number, driver’s license number, complete date of birth,

your mother’s maiden name, account numbers, account balances, and passwords.

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