Can you afford the adult life you imagine...or are you in for a reality check?

[NOTE: There is currently an issue where the activity does not populate a list of jobs. Jump$tart has been notified and has responded that the issue will be fixed by Friday 4/26]

In Jump$tart's survey-based activity called Reality Check, students will answer questions about the kind of adult life they envision for themselves, then learn about what kind of income, level of education, and other factors will be needed in order to make that a reality. 

Questions:

• What might you need to adjust about your expectations or goals after learning about the income and education required?
• What did you learn about the income and education needed for your desired adult life?
• What kind of budgeting strategies will you need to adopt to live the life you envision?
• What sacrifices might you have to make to reach your lifestyle goals, and are you prepared to make them?
• How could changes in the economy or technology impact your lifestyle plans?

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About the Author

Ryan Wood

Ryan is the Partnerships and Adoption Manager for Next Gen Personal Finance’s midwest region. He brings his experience as a former teacher, curriculum designer, and sales and marketing professional to state organizations and school districts in supporting the implementation of their personal financial education efforts. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and earned his teaching credential from Saint Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota. He proudly taught at two rural high schools in Wisconsin before transitioning to curriculum design at NGPF, and is now excited to be on the front lines in delivering the best possible financial education in the midwest. He and his wife have three beautiful daughters, each of which inspire him to share the impact of being sound financial stewards both at home and as lifelong learners.