SPENDING CATEGORIES
SHELTER
rent, association fees, mortgage payments, etc.
utilities
electricity
heat (natural gas, oil, wood, etc.)
telephone services (landlines, cell phones, etc.)
home insurance
TAXES
income taxes (federal, state, local)
social security taxes
sales taxes
property taxes
FOOD AND SIMILAR CONSUMPTION
food at home
food away from home
alcohol
tobacco
recreational drugs
HEALTH CARE
health insurance premiums
co-pays and other out-of-pocket health expenses
prescription drugs
CLOTHES ETC.
underwear
shirts & dresses
pants
socks
shoes
boots
coats
gloves & hats
glasses
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & SUPPLIES
rugs
tables
chairs
beds
couches
plants & supplies
TRANSPORTATION
car payments
parts & repairs
gasoline, oil, etc.
auto insurance
TRAVEL
fairs: air, train, bus, rental car
hotel, motel, etc.
GIFTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS
personal gifts (family)
gifts to colleagues
support for service organizations:
public radio
public television
religious organizations
other memberships
philanthropy
ENTERTAINMENT
cable television
DVD purchases and rentals
movies at theaters
night clubs and casinos
magazines and books
HOBBIES AND MISCELLANEOUS
photography
postage stamps
Created February 5, 2009; Revised
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