lifeskills 411

lifeskills 411 is asking the question “What Matters To YOU”. We want to know what you really care about in life, what are your priorities and dreams?

Tell us about yourself and what matters to you. We are preparing for our December 8th Event and this is important to our planning.

On a Scale From 1-10 Least to Best Rate These Items:

School:
Family:
Community:
Career:
College Planning:
Friends:
Relationships:
Spirituality:
Fun:
Travel:
Food:
Learning:
Cooking:
Entertainment:

Misc:
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Statement:

College Graduates Earn More Money Than Non Graduates…

You can help your family insure you go to college by researching scholarships (others who will pay for some or all of your college costs), grants (money given to you towards college), loans (when money is borrowed for college costs), and work-study programs.

For most young people their parents are the most significant source of funds for their college costs so with that said are your parents budgeting for your college expenses?

A simple household budget that shows all the income and all the debts a family has each month can be used to make sure that the right amount for college is being set aside in a saving account or other investment vehicle so that when the time comes funds for college are there.

Some parents buy a piece of real estate assuming it will go up in value and then they borrow or sell it to get college funds. Some save with their pay checks where a small amount is withdrawn and placed in a college fund with every paycheck.

If you have a single parent house hold or only one parent works is life insurance or disability insurance in place just in case there is a crisis?

Your life and future are at stake and college is important. So make sure you are looking out so that you go to college.

Many lifeskills students are new drivers and I got these tire tips from my mother. She often worries about me traveling and driving all over town. I think these tire safety tips are great advise for new drivers and may even save your life.

#1 Check tire pressures and adjust at least once a month. Tires gradually loose pressure through the sidewalls of the tire and changes in
weather can change the pressure as well as carrying extra passengers.

#2 Inspect tires regularly for abnormal wear or damage.
Look for excessive or uneven tread wear, cracks, bulges, nails or glass
embedded in the tire.

#3 Never overload a tire.
This is the second leading cause of tire failure next to under inflation.

#4 Avoid overheating tires.
Heat can be caused by temperature, high speeds, high loads, under inflation,
coarse pavement or aggressive driving: high cornering, hard braking.

#5 Rotate tires every 7,500 miles or according to owner’s manual. This achieves even tread wear and tire longevity.

#6 Maintain tires in proper balance. If you don’t this can cause an uncomfortable ride, uneven tread wear and
excessive wear on the suspension.

#7 Maintain steering and suspension in proper alignment.
If your steering wheel pulls to one side you probably have an alignment issue.

#8 Replace tires when required.
Any portion of the tread is worn to the :wear indicator bars” - lateral bars
molded into the tire grooves at about 20% of their new tread depth.

#9 Install tires in matched pairs or complete sets.
It is imperative that tires be installed in front or rear pairs, or complete
sets. Do not mix different construction (radial and bias ply) or different
classification (all-season and winter) on opposite ends or sides since handling
can be adversely affected. tire dealers are now required to follow these rules.

Does anyone have any other tips for new drivers that they want to share?

We want to hear from you.

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