General, revised, active, safe, sound. 

Written, clear timeline, research-based, influenced by family, influenced by friends.  

Specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-driven.

None of the above. 

Daydream, think about and/or research the type of lifestyle you want to live, and write down ideas.

Organize all of your past accomplishments into an organized timeline.

Create a folder for school and extracurricular activities. 

Both b and c

Having bills paid automatically will reduce time spent on accounting; paying bills on time protects credit; and setting up direct deposit from your employer means you will earn maximum interest each month. 

Automating your finances cannot protect your credit or help you earn money. 

Automating your finances organizes all your accounts in one place that can easily be reviewed and updated online.

Both “a” and “c.”

Keep track of all the bills you pay on a spreadsheet, have a written budget, and set up an account with a bank or credit union.

Have your employer direct deposit your paycheck, set up automatic bill-pay, set up automatic transfers to your savings account, and track all your finances on the mint.com website.

Have all the companies you owe deduct their monthly payments directly from your checking account. 

None of the above. 

Graduate high school

Write a budget

 Check your credit scores

Open a checking and savings account

To save money when purchasing a car with a loan

To earn more interest on investments

To help you get a job, because many employers check their prospective employees’ credit

Both “a” and “c"

Have money in savings and protect against identity theft

Keep your debt low and pay your bills on time

Make safe investments and set clear financial goals

None of the above

Get a credit card or student loan and pay the bill on time.

Create a credit plan that includes a budget, money set aside for emergencies, and the ability to prove to credit bureaus that you can repay money you borrow.

Take a cash advance on a credit card and put the money in savings where it will earn interest.

Both b and c

To save time and get the job you want instead of wasting time unemployed or in a dead-end job.

To receive a salary at the upper end of the range for your position. 

So you can take the first job offer presented to you.

Both “a” and “b”

 Complete a clean, professional résumé.

Think about what you enjoy doing, the industries you’re attracted to, and your strengths. Then research industries/jobs that match those interests and strengths

Earn a college degree

None of the above

Network with others working in the field

Build your skill set by doing volunteer work in your chosen area

Practice your job interviewing skills

All of the above

The skills you possess and who you know

Your GPA and ACT score

High school diploma and volunteer work

Both “b” and “c”

Attending college, trade school, or other educational options

Surfing the web, reading articles, and watching online videos

Hanging around with people who have the skills you’re trying to develop

All of the above

Find out the skills you need to reach your personal goals

Focus on building as many skills in as many different areas as possible

Enroll in college and figure it out along the way

All of the above