DQ 1 - In our discussion for this week you will develop and verify a back up plan to complete your work. Where will you go to get access to another computer to do your work when you lose power in your neighborhood, your Internet Service Provider (ISP) is down, and/ or you have computer problems? Be specific.

DQ 2 - As your text states, anyone can put anything on the Web. To evaluate the quality of Web sites, we can think in terms of five criteria for evaluating the credibility of websites.

Authority, Accuracy,Objectivity,Currency

1. As you reflect back on this budgeting assignment, what are the most personally important facts or concepts you learned?

2. How does what you have learned or realized relate to or impact your personal, educational and career goals?

3. Do you feel prepared to enter student loan repayment and understand how to get started?

4. What money-related questions do you still have? How will you get the answers you need?

5. How will you apply the lessons of this activity to your own life?

6. With all these money matters in mind, what is your next financial step toward achieving your goals?