Lifestyle

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How much will your lifestyle cost?

With the right college degree, the world is your oyster. But how do you fit that dream career into your dream lifestyle?

We want to send you into the future with the skills and salaries you need to create the life you envision. Crunch some numbers with us to get started!

Tell us about your future:

1. Where do you see yourself living?

I’m staying in the family home.
Nothing too flashy for me—a townhouse outside of town is perfect.
A condo in the city.
I’m thinking a single-family home.
A single-family home with oceanview is essential.
D.I.Y it! What’s your housing cost estimate?

2. Will you purchase a vacation home?

No way! One property is enough for me.
Maybe a remote cabin in the mountains?
A condo in a beach town is the perfect getaway for me.
A condo in the city is perfect for my second home.
A beachfront getaway is definitely worth the cost!
Other.

3. What type of vehicle will/do you drive?

Who needs a car? Public transportation all the way!
Nothing fancy. A Toyota Corolla or similar is fine!
Let’s upgrade. How about a Nissan Altima/Toyota Camry or similar?
A Sport Utility/Crossover is essential.
I like to spoil myself, say with a Mercedes/BMW or similar.
Other:

4. How often will you buy a new vehicle?

5. How many keiki (kids) do you see in your future?

6. What about childcare?

No kids for me, thank you!
I see us splitting up this gig: One stays home, one brings home the bacon.
Mom and dad are dying to be grandparents, free daycare!
Part-time daycare is all I need.
A full-time nanny or daycare is my choice.

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7. What about College. Who’s footing the bill?

Nope. I think kids gotta earn their education!
Not an issue for me..
Yes, we’ve got their back—for community college!
We’re on board, but we’re sticking to state school.
Absolutely. We’ve got our eye on those pricey private schools.

8. How much do you spend on your looks, wardrobe, and grooming?

Totally minimal. I’m low-maintenance.
Less than average, but I definitely have some favorite styling needs.
Pretty average—a professional haircut now and then.
Eyebrows, hair styling, spas, the latest, hottest clothes, you name it!

9. How much dough will your hobbies and partying set you back?

Pretty chill and low cost. I like to read, work out, go beach, hike, etc.
A night out here and there, and maybe hobbies with some supplies required, but nothing nuts.
Pricey dinners, expensive tours, and all that jazz are what I call fun.

10. How much do you intend to travel?

Don't plan on leaving this rock!
Twice a year, mostly to visit family and only inter-island.
Twice a year, within the U.S. and an occasional trip to Europe.
Several times a year, to places like Europe, China, and Bali.

11. Ah, retirement time. What do you envision?

What retirement? I plan to work to my grave.
I’ll ease out of my nine-to-five with a part-time gig for some extra income.
No work, but I’ll keep a moderate lifestyle at home. Only a couple of trips and some volunteering.
I earned my right to live large. No work for me. I want life in a gated community, with golf and travel.

12. Mom and Dad are in their golden years. Are you taking care of them?

Nope. They’ve got a plan for that on their own.
I’m probably going to be contributing for day-to-day expenses.
I see myself assisting with the finances for, say, in-home care.
I’ll foot the bill for a nursing home or assisted living facility that will give them the care they need.

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