10.2 Lesson 2: Budgeting for Rent and Food

Find a place in the center of a popular area of a city

Live by yourself to avoid having roommates

Sign a lease for the first apartment you go see

Do market research to understand what typical rents look like in the area

Buying whole produce instead of pre-cut

Pay someone to do your grocery shopping so you don’t make unnecessary purchases

Avoid impulse purchases made at the register like magazines or candy

Make a list and only purchase items on it

Compare their budgets to the cost of living of different areas they’re interested in

Shop online for different pieces of furniture they would like to purchase

Start touring apartments in different cities they are interested in

Create a roommate agreement that outlines day-to-day responsibilities

Make a list beforehand and commit to only purchasing the items on the list

Purchase all of your groceries online and avoid going into stores

Ask an employee to escort you to each item that you need every time you go to the grocery store

Avoid walking through the aisles by taking a friend along and having them do your shopping for you

By the time shoppers get to the register, they have experienced decision fatigue and are more likely to give in to small purchases that are not necessary

All of these items are usually discounted for shoppers and stores want to remind shoppers of these deals before they pay

The cashiers pressure shoppers into buying these small items

These are the only items that fit in the small spaces near the register

Eat the same meals each week so you only have to buy the same 10 items; use a larger cart

Only shop for the items at eye level; take your time shopping

Bring a friend who can help suggest more items you might need; only purchase items on the back wall

Listen to upbeat music to keep you focused to shop quicker; use a smaller cart