✓ ADULTING 101 CHECKLIST

USE THIS CHECKLIST AS A GUIDE TO PREPARE TEENS TO ADULT. EXTRA SPACES ARE
PROVIDED IN EACH SECTION FOR ITEMS YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD. CHECK OFF EACH
ITEM ONCE THEY ARE LEARNED.

1. AUTO MAINTENANCE

☐ Change a tire.
☐ Check the life of the tires.
☐ Check air pressure.
☐ Check vehicle fluids.
☐ Change the oil.
☐ Jump-start a vehicle
☐ How to spot potential problems.
☐ Find a dependable auto repair shop
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2. CLOTHES

☐ Best times to shop for clothes on sale.

☐ Laundry.
☐ Ironing.
☐ Storing.
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3. BUDGETING

☐ Understands incomes.
☐ Understands expenses.
☐ Creates a budget.
☐ Sets savings goals.
☐ Followed budget for six months.
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4. EMPLOYER FORMS

☐ Understands an I-9 and can fill it out.

☐ Understands a W-4 and can fill it out.
☐ Knows to read and understand all forms and contracts before signing.
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5. HEALTH

☐ Can call and setup a doctor appointment.

☐ Has determined a doctor or clinic.
☐ Can complete a medical history form.
☐ Can read and understand an insurance Explanation of Benefits (EOB).
☐ Can look at a health insurance plan and determine co-pay amount, deductible limits, and
percentages to be paid by insurance company and member.
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6. INSURANCE

☐ Knows type of auto insurance needed, how to shop for rates, and apply for insurance.
☐ Knows the laws regarding auto insurance for the state where they live.
☐ Understands renter’s insurance.
☐ Understands employer health, dental, and vision insurance.
☐ Understands Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
☐ Understands life insurance.
☐ Understands health savings accounts.
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7. MEALS

☐ Can create a weekly meal plan.

☐ Can create a shopping list based on a meal plan and current items in pantry and refrigerator.
☐ Can create prepare meals based on meal plan.
☐ Can read and understand recipes. – Cooking shows help.
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8. RENTER RESPONSIBILITIES

☐ Knows how to change furnace filter.

☐ Cleaning a bedroom.
☐ Cleaning a kitchen.
☐ Cleaning a bathroom.
☐ Cleaning a living room.
☐ Can complete lawn care tasks.
☐ Can take out trash on appropriate pick up day.
☐ Can change a light bulb.
☐ Understands a lease contract.
☐ Understands and knows out to complete a Move-in/Move-out sheet.
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9. SAVINGS AND CHECKING ACCOUNTS

☐ Has a savings account.

☐ Manages savings account.
☐ Has a checking account.
☐ Manages checking account.
☐ Knows fees associated with a savings account.
☐ Knows fees associated with a checking account.
☐ Knows how to compare budget to transaction register.
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10. SAVINGS

☐ Understands the difference in purposes between retirement and personal savings.

☐ Knows how to setup automatic transfer of funds from a checking to a savings account.
☐ Knows how to budget for savings.
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11. TAXES

☐ Understands appropriate withholding amount.

☐ Understands FICA, FED Income tax, State Income tax, and City Income tax.
☐ Can complete a simple tax form.
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