Pick one of the four scenarios given:

Scenario #1:  You receive $100 as a birthday gift from a relative.

Scenario #2:  You are 30 years old with a steady job.  After paying your bills and leaving out other budgeted funds, you have $500 left over.

Scenario #3:  You are in college and holding down a job.  Money is tight, but you know the value of saving and have managed to pull together $1,000.

Scenario #4:  Your retired grandparents are searching for a safe way to keep $5,000 and have ready access to it if they need it.

Briefly describe your decision (of which banking product you would choose and how you would allocate the money) and explain your reasoning.  Also, include the benefits and limitations of your choice.

Read through the example below to see what your entry needs to consist of:

“Taxes are what we pay for civilized society.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., U.S. Supreme Court Justice

This quote summarizes the reason behind taxes in one short sentence.  If we want to live in an area that is running along smoothly (not chaotic), then taxes will only help us get there.  It keeps everyone in line and moving forward in life!  This quote gives a positive spin on the otherwise negative subject of taxes.

**Your entry needs to consist of:

• 1 tax quote (referenced)
• Reflection/thoughts about the quote

Creative Resume Ideas

Let’s say you own a successful business.  You are hiring one new employee, which doesn’t happen often.  What would be your top three questions you would make sure and ask your prospect in the interview?  What answers would you (as the owner of your company) be looking for?