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Topic: Controlling Living Expenses

 Lesson: Grocery Shopping (Required)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.If you shop when you're hungry, you're more likely to buy things you don't need.
2.Items placed near the cash register are usually a smart buy.
3.On average, superstores are more expensive than neighborhood markets.
4.Fruits in season are often cheaper at a farm stand than at a market.
5.Grocery coupons save you money if you use them wisely.
6.A healthy diet costs much more than a junk-food diet.
7.If an item's size is measured in ounces, the unit price is the price per ounce.
8.A generic is a name brand with a slightly damaged package.
9.Milk is a nonperishable staple.
10.A buying club is a group of people who buy their food together.
 Lesson: Clothes Shopping (Required)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.Each article of clothing you buy should serve just one purpose.
2.Basic clothes in classic styles can serve as building blocks for your wardrobe.
3.The best time to buy winter clothes is in November.
4.Consignment shops buy large quantities of clothing from manufacturers at a discount.
5.“Irregular” items are usually a poor buy.
6.Even at a high-priced clothing store, you may find great buys on the clearance racks.
7.A care label will tell you if an item must be dry cleaned.
8.American sizes are different from European sizes.
9.Quality is more important than brand name.
10.Clothing bought on sale is always returnable.
 Lesson: Furniture Shopping (Optional)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.Auctions are a good place to find furniture at low prices.
2.Some “scratch and dent” items have little or no damage.
3.Veneer is a name for especially solid wood.
4.Carrying a snapshot of your room to the furniture store may help you judge whether a piece of furniture will fit your space.
5.Unusual sizes and colors make furniture more useful.
6.Furniture is especially useful if it helps solve your storage problems.
7.Couches with extra-deep cushions tend to be comfortable.
8.For your large pieces of furniture, you should stick to the latest, hottest fashions.
9.When furniture is delivered to your home, you should inspect it immediately for defects and damage.
10.Online furniture stores may have high delivery charges.
 Lesson: Entertainment Expenses (Required)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.Premium cable channels aren't worth the cost if you hardly ever watch them.
2.Restaurant lunches are more expensive than dinners.
3.A picnic in the park is an inexpensive way to eat out.
4.Movie tickets are cheapest on the film's opening weekend.
5.Most cities offer a variety of free events, such as concerts, fairs, and festivals.
6.You can often get a free ticket by volunteering as an usher.
7.School concerts offer enjoyable entertainment for free.
8.People often ignore their town's attractions until visitors arrive.
9.When you begin a new sport or hobby, you should buy all-new equipment right away.
10.When a group of friends go out together, it's impossible to avoid spending money.
 Lesson: Wedding Expenses (Optional)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.Specialty wedding stores have the lowest prices.
2.Setting up a wedding budget helps prevent family arguments.
3.Weddings are a competition sport. You should try to outdo your friends.
4.Being strict about the guest list is crucial for controlling costs.
5.Many people pay nothing at all for their wedding site or their reception hall.
6.You can rent a tuxedo but not a bridal gown.
7.You can make elegant centerpieces for your reception tables with inexpensive supplies from discount stores.
8.You should never trust an important wedding function, such as the photography or the baking, to an amateur.
9.Friday night is the most expensive time to get married.
10.Many templates for printing invitations and other wedding stationery are inexpensive or free.
 Lesson: Medical Expenses (Required)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.Individual health insurance plans are usually cheaper than group plans.
2.A deductible is the fee you pay for each doctor's visit.
3.All drug stores charge essentially the same prices for prescription medications.
4.Doctors may charge less if you explain that cost is an issue.
5.It's not unusual to find a mistake in a hospital bill.
6.Insurance companies, hospitals, and medical associations all provide lists of doctors.
7.Preventive care saves you money in the long run.
8.You can't trust everything you read online, but much good medical information is available on the Web.
9.A good doctor will be insulted if you ask for a second opinion.
10.If you set up a health savings account, you don't need any health insurance.
 Lesson: Family Expenses (Required)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.You can make a game out of finding inexpensive ways to have family fun.
2.Fixed expenses will stay the same no matter what you do.
3.A ceiling fan uses more electricity than an air conditioner.
4.Children should be paid allowances in exchange for doing work around the house.
5.Hand-me-downs are only for families that don't care about their children.
6.Shopping without your children saves money and time.
7.“Share care” is one possibility for reducing child care costs.
8.In a babysitting co-op you earn credits by watching other people's children.
9.In a prepaid college arrangement, you make payments now to cover your child's college costs in the future.
10.Taking along snacks is a good way to save money on vacations.
 Lesson: Telephone Expenses (Required)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.Cell phone use can become addictive.
2.Extra cell phone features like email access and text messaging usually cost more than basic phone service.
3.To get the best phone rate, you should concentrate on which plan has the most free minutes.
4.Dial-around service means being able to use your phone anywhere around the country.
5.With a prepaid calling card, you must pay your monthly bill by the fifth day of the month.
6.A land line is a cell phone connection that travels over land.
7.With some prepaid cell phone plans, your phone shows you how many minutes you have left.
8.VOIP is the same as Internet telephone.
9.Bundled plans give you a number of services from one company.
10.Slammers must tell you when your phone service is changed.
 Lesson: Moving Expenses (Required)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.Before moving, you should get rid of belongings you no longer use.
2.Moving yourself is cheaper than hiring a professional mover.
3.Truck rental usually costs more than the advertised daily rate.
4.If you hire a big moving company, you have to let its movers do your packing.
5.To minimize breakage, boxes should be packed extra-tight.
6.Summer is the least expensive time to hire a moving company.
7.“You pack, we drive” movers usually charge more than full-service companies.
8.For a local move, a small company may be as reliable as a famous national company.
9.Some moving companies charge a fee if you cancel your reservation.
10.Some moving expenses are tax deductible.
 Lesson: Unexpected Expenses (Required)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.Many “unexpected” expenses can be predicted ahead of time.
2.For convenience, your emergency fund should be in the same account as your regular savings.
3.Up-to-date insurance helps protect against the unexpected.
4.Often you can make temporary adjustments in your budget to cover emergency expenses.
5.Utility companies rarely give you any help with high payments.
6.To get an extension on an auto payment, you probably have to pay a fee, but this is better than skipping a payment.
7.When borrowing money from your parents or a friend, you don't need any formal agreement.
8.A loan from a credit union costs more than interest on a credit card.
9.Equity in your home means what the monthly payments equal.
10.Payday loans are an excellent deal for short-term advances.
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