Your $ - Your Life

Day 2

THE FAMILY FACTOR…WILL YOU MARRY ME?

One of life’s big choices is whether to get married – and when.

On #36 check whether you will be married or single for this simulation. Follow the directions for questions #37-39.

WILL I HAVE CHILDREN? Another big decision in life is whether to have children.

Stay-at-home? If you’re married with children, you’ll have to decide whether one of you will stay home with the kids or whether you’ll both work.

#40- Determine how much you will spend for child care expenses from the chart below.

Child Care Expenses1 Child = $400.00 2 or 3 children = $700.004 to 6 children = $1,000

If you’re married, let’s find a job for your wife/husband.

Do the math for #41-42

WIFE’S/HUSBAND’S INCOME:

HOME SWEET HOME

#43-#47: Make a list of 5 things that influence the price of a home or an apartment.

Married or single, children or childless, you will need a place to live.

RENT OR OWN ?You will go to Mrs. Myers Assignment Links page.#49-49: Click on Apartment Guide and search for two apartments.#50-51: Click on Coldwell Banker Gold Key

Realty and search for two homes. #52: Record your option for housing.

Housing Decision In box D choose what type of housing you’ll have for the scenario. #53. Record your housing expense.

DESIGNING YOUR OWN HOUSE• Click on the 3D Home Architect Icon.• Go through the House Builder Wizard.• Use the Building and Interiors tabs at the top of the screen

and the selections on the right to design your home.