The Family

1
The Family

• Your family is a mom, dad, and two kids ages
  between 5 and 11. Only one parent works. Your
  spouse can have a part time job but you must
  write down where you saw the job so I can check.
  Part time is 20 hours a week. To work out the
  part time income20 x hourly wage weekly
  incomeweekly income x 4 monthly income

2
The Roof Over Your Head

• If the advertisement says UTILITIES are included
  then you only have to pay for the phone, TV and
  internet.
• You need at least 2 bedrooms!

3
Utilities

• Electricity look up the average cost for the
  size of the house or apartment.
• Phone You already have the phone you just need
  to pay for service.
• Internet You can find this info online!
• TV Your options are cable, dish or plain old TV.
  You can find the cost online.

4
Transportation

• You can buy a used car or lease a new one.
• Remember you must have car insurance.
• You can find insurance rates online!

5
Insurance

• Health Look it up!
• Car Look it up You will need full coverage!
• Renters Look it up
• Search average cost of renters insurance in
  Houston Texas.

6
Food

• You can search the average cost of feeding a
  family of four in Houston Texas.
• Remember
• Eating out is expensive!
• Eating at home can be very cost effective!