Adulting — Lesson 503

Movin’ On Out

How much does it cost to live on your own? More than you think! This episode takes you through it all – budgeting, roommates, finding a place, paying on time, and learning about all the hidden costs of being on your own.

What Students Learn

  • Budgeting is a basic life skill.
  • Paying bills on time is important.
  • Living independently is expensive.

Suggested Time

  • Preview and Episode Viewing: 45 minutes
  • Each Activity: 45-60 minutes
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Sketch: X-Pense Men

Clips for this Lesson

Sketch: X-Pense Men
A woman sitting on a chair in front of a curtain.
Music Video: ADEAL’s Rollin’ in the Debt
A woman is pointing to a movie screen with the word snoki.
Sketch: Joisey Coast
Two young men working on a laptop in an office.
Young Entrepreneurs: How’s the Living
A man in a blue shirt is staring at a man in a blue shirt.
BK Hosts: Movin’ on Out

Lessons in Adulting

Three girls with blonde hair holding violin
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Your first big Purchase

What Students Learn

  • Make sure your first big purchase is B.R.O.W.N. - whether it’s the latest computer, a new smart phone, or a car. Learn about budgeting, researching, negotiating, and more.
Two men are talking to each other
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Understanding Your Paycheck

What Students Learn

  • What’s on your stub, bub? Check out the modern American pay stub to learn about the deductions on your paycheck from Social Security to Workman’s Compensation to a 401(k) plan.
Man saying that no risk no gain
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The World Is A Risky Place

What Students Learn

  • Be smart about taking risks in life. Learn about liability, contracts, and insurance, and how to protect your business, your assets, and yourself.
A boy talking about setting financial goals
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Wheel of Misfortune

What Students Learn

  • Find out how to avoid common money mistakes such as overspending, too much debt, lack of planning, or no emergency fund.
Couples are looking to each other
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More Bang for Your buck

What Students Learn

  • Whether you’re facing good times or tough times, know how to get the best value for your money. Discover tips for stretching your dollars.
Lesson

Movin’ On Out

What Students Learn

  • What’s the true cost of cutting the cord? We take you through it all — budgeting, roommates, finding a place, and learning about all the hidden costs mom and dad used to pay.
Man in front of white lockers
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You Are the Target!

What Students Learn

  • ….of advertisers, that is. Recognize how to resist manipulation, and how to apply good consumer skills to cut through the commercial fog.