Test your knowledge of a few common misperceptions about food banks.
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At food banks, the majority of available food is expired or somehow unfit for sale.
True. The report says “A total of 11,199 individuals were experiencing homelessness in Seattle/King County January 25, 2018. Slightly less than half (47%) of the population was unsheltered, living on the street, or in parks, tents, vehicles, or other places not meant for human habitation.
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Are you a spender or a saver?
Take the quiz to learn more about your spending personality. Then get tips to better manage your finances.
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I always bring my own lunch and rarely go out for food or coffee during the workday.
How often do you “treat yourself” during the work week?
I might treat myself to a coffee or lunch with a coworker once a week or once every other week.
Two or three times a week, I’ll eat lunch out or go out to get a coffee.
I eat lunch out or go out to get coffee every workday.
Select the statement that best describes your behavior.
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Deposit all of it into my “rainy day” fund. Every little bit helps.
Use it to pay down some debt or pay bills.
Put half of it into my savings, and then go do something fun with the other half.
Take myself shopping. I wasn’t expecting this money at all, so I’m going to spend it on something fun!
What do you do with this unexpected cash?
Your favorite aunt sends you a card for your birthday, and there’s a $100 bill tucked inside.
Deposit all of it into my “rainy day” fund. Every little bit helps
03/05
I’ve got my shopping list and coupons ready to go. If it’s not on my list, it’s not going in my cart.
I’ve made my shopping list and I’ll stick to it, but I’m open to a few spur-of-the-moment purchases if the price is right.
I’ve jotted down a few things to buy or ideas for things I might like to eat this week.
I never make a list — I like to get inspired by whatever looks best as I walk down the aisles. Also, I’m hungry!
Which statement best describes you?
You’re headed to the grocery store for your weekly shopping trip.
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Vacation
Paying down debt
My emergency or “rainy day” fund
Retirement
When it comes to saving money, my main priority is to save for:
05/05
I have a monthly budget and it’s easy for me to stick to it.
I’ve made budgets before, but I usually give up on them after a few months.
I know I should probably have a budget, but I don’t like thinking about it.
A budget? What’s that?
When it comes to budgeting, which of the following statements best applies to you?
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