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  1. Christina has big plans for life after school. Job, apartment, friends.

    Let's go over some things she'll need to consider:
    • Renting an apartment;
      • What else will she pay besides rent?
      • What's the difference in a rental application and an apartment lease?
      • Why does good credit matter?
      • What are some ways to establish "good" credit?
      • What are some ways to establish "bad" credit?


    • Applying for a job:
      • What are the legal working ages and hours?
      • What is minimum wage?


  2. Practice interviewing for a job.
    Change roles: be the boss, then be the applicant.

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