Info. Book (Quarterly Interview)

Consumer

Expenditure
Surveys

Quarterly Interview Survey

Information Booklet

CE-305
(4-1-2007)

U S C E N S U S B U R E A U

Helping You Make Informed Decisions

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
2	Hispanic Origin
2	Race
2	Asian Origin
3	Education
3	Armed Forces
4 – 5	Section 1 – General Survey Information
6 – 7	Section 3 – Owned Living Quarters and Other Owned Real Estate
8	Section 4 – Utilities and Fuels for Owned and Rented Properties
9 – 10	Section 5 – Construction, Repairs, Alterations, and Maintenance of Owned and Rented Property
11 – 17	Section 6 – Appliances, Household Equipment and Other Selected Items
18	Section 7 – Household Item Repairs and Service Contracts
19 – 22	Section 8 – Home Furnishings and Related Household Items
23 – 26	Section 9 – Clothing and Sewing Materials
27	Sections 10 and 11 – Rented, Leased, and Owned Vehicles
28 – 30	Section 12 – Vehicle Operating Expenses
31	Section 13 – Insurance Other than Health
32	Section 14 – Hospitalization and Health Insurance
33 – 35	Section 15 – Medical and Health Expenditures
36	Section 16 – Educational Expenses
37 – 38	Section 17 – Subscriptions, Memberships, Books, and Entertainment Expenses
39 – 40	Section 18 – Trips and Vacations
41 – 43	Section 19 – Miscellaneous Expenses
44	Section 20B – Expense Patterns for Selected Services and Goods
45	Section 21 – Credit Liability
46	Section 22 – Occupations
47 – 49	Section 22 – Work Experience and Income
50	2007 Calendar
51	2008 Calendar
52	Fraction Conversion Chart
53	Privacy Act Statement

Hispanic Origin

1 – Mexican

2 – Mexican-American

3 – Chicano

4 – Puerto Rican

5 – Cuban-American

6 – Central or South American

7 – Other

Race

(Please choose one or more)

1 – White

2 – Black or African American

3 – American Indian or Alaskan Native

4 – Asian

5 – Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Asian Origin

1 – Chinese

2 – Filipino

3 – Japanese

4 – Korean

5 – Vietnamese

6 – Asian Indian

7 – Other group not listed

00	– Never attended, preschool, kindergarten
01 - 11	– 1st grade through 11th grade
38	– 12th grade, no diploma
39	– High school graduate – high school diploma, or the equivalent (For example: GED)
40	– Some college but no degree
41	– Associate degree in college – Occupational/ Vocational
42	– Associate degree in college – Academic program
43	– Bachelor’s degree (For example: BA, AB, BS)
44	– Master’s degree (For example: MA, MS, MEng, MEd, MSW, MBA)
45	– Professional School Degree (For example: MD, DDS, DVM, LLB, JD)
46	– Doctorate degree (For example: PhD, EdD)

Education

Armed Forces

A person is considered to be in the armed forces if he or she serves in any branch of the U.S. military. This includes the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard, their Reserve components, and the Air and Army National Guard.

SECTION 1 – GENERAL SURVEY INFORMATION

Part B – General Housing Characteristics

Type of Structure

1 – Single family detached (detached structure with only one primary

residence; however, the structure could include a rental unit(s) in the

basement, attic, etc.

2 – Row or townhouse – inner unit (2, 3, or 4 story structure with 2 walls in common with other

units and a private ground level entrance; it may have a rental unit as part of the structure

3 – End row or end townhouse (one common wall)

4 – Duplex (detached two unit structure with all units occupying the same level or levels)

5 – 3-plex or 4-plex (3 or 4 unit structure with all units occupying the same level or levels)

6 – Garden (a multi-unit structure, usually wider than it is high, having 2, 3, or possibly 4

floors; characteristically the units not only have common walls but are also stacked on top

of one another)

7 – High rise (a multi-unit structure which has 4 or more floors)

8 – Apartment or flat (a unit not described above; could be located in the basement, attic,

second floor or over the garage of one of the units described above)

9 – Mobile home or trailer

10 – College dormitory

Fuels

1 – Gas

2 – Electricity

3 – Fuel oil

4 – Other

5 – No fuel used

Included with this Housing Unit

1 – Swimming pool

2 – Off-street parking

3 – Porch, terrace, patio, or balcony

4 – Apartment or guest house

5 – Central air conditioning

6 – Window air conditioning

SECTION 1 – GENERAL SURVEY INFORMATION (continued)

Part C – Major Household Appliances

Cooking stove, range, or oven

Microwave oven

Refrigerator or home freezer

Built-in dishwasher

Portable dishwasher

Garbage disposal

Clothes washer

Clothes dryer

Television

Home computer

Sound components, component systems, or compact disc sound systems

VCRs, DVD players, or digital video recorders

SECTION 3 – OWNED LIVING QUARTERS AND

OTHER OWNED REAL ESTATE

Types of Owned Real Estate

1 – A home in which you used to live

2 – Property for business or investment purposes only

3 – A second home, vacation home, or recreational property, including timeshares

4 – Unimproved land with no buildings on it

5 – Other property

Closing Costs

Property survey charges	Points paid by buyer
Title search	Deed preparation
Recording fees	Lawyer’s fees
Transfer taxes	Advertising costs
Escrow payment	Real estate listing fees

Costs for Selling a Property

Commission to Realtor		Lawyer’s fees
Closing costs		Advertising costs
Points for financing		Deferred mortgage interest payment
Mortgage penalties		Real estate listing fees
Property inspection

SECTION 3 – OWNED LIVING QUARTERS AND

OTHER OWNED REAL ESTATE (continued)

Mortgage Payment Items

1 – Principal	4 – Property insurance
2 – Interest	5 – Mortgage guarantee insurance
3 – Property taxes	6 – Any other payments (Specify)

Fees for Cooperatives

1 – Repayment of loans owed by cooperative

2 – Property taxes

3 – Property insurance

4 – Management

5 – Repairs and maintenance, including lawn care and snow removal

6 – Improvements

7 – Recreational, including swimming, golf, and tennis

8 – Security, including guards and alarm systems

9 – Utilities, such as gas, electricity, water, heat

10 – Trash collection

11 – Other (Specify)

Homeowners’ Associations or

Condominium Fees

1 – Management

2 – Repairs and maintenance, including lawn care and snow removal

3 – Improvements

4 – Utilities, such as gas, electricity, water, heat

5 – Parking

6 – Recreational, including swimming, golf, and tennis facilities

7 – Security, including guards and alarm systems

8 – Maid service

9 – Medical services

10 – Trash collection

11 – Other (Specify)

SECTION 4 – UTILITIES AND FUELS FOR

OWNED AND RENTED PROPERTIES

Part A – Telephone Expenses

Telephone services included in bill

1 – Residential Service

2 – Mobile/Cellular Service

3 – Voice Over IP

Other telephone and non-telephone service items

1 – Internet access (including broadband, DSL, or dial-up)

2 – Cable or satellite television services

3 – Non-telephone related rentals or purchases such as a modem

Part C – Internet Service Expenses

1 – Cable or satellite TV, not already reported

Cable TV Direct TV Dish TV TiVo

2 – Satellite radio services

Sirius Radio XM Radio

3 – Internet connection or internet service providers, not already reported

AOL Earthlink ISPs Comcast Verizon

4 – Listening to or downloading music or audio files

Napster iTunes Sony Connect

5 – Viewing or downloading video files

6 – Online games or other internet entertainment sites

7 – Internet services away from home such as web cafes or internet kiosks

Part D – Utilities, Fuels, and Services

1 - Electricity	7 – Sewerage maintenance
2 – Natural or utility gas	8 – Trash/garbage collection including: hazardous waste collection waste disposal recyclable material collection
3 – Fuel oil
4 – Bottled or tank gas
5 – Other fuels	9 – Water softening service
6 – Piped-in water	10 – Septic tank cleaning

SECTION 5 – CONSTRUCTION, REPAIRS, ALTERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF OWNED AND RENTED PROPERTY

Job Types

1 – Dwellings under construction, including a vacation or second home

2 – Building an addition to the house or a new structure, such as a

porch, garage, or new wing

3 – Finishing a basement or an attic or enclosing a porch

4 – Remodeling one or more rooms in the house

5 – Landscaping the grounds or planting new shrubs or trees

6 – Building outdoor patios, walks, fences, or other enclosures, driveways, permanent

swimming pools, or hot tubs

7 – Repairing outdoor patios, walks, fences, driveways, or permanent swimming pools

(including permanent above-ground swimming pools)

8 – Inside painting or papering, spackling, sanding

9 – Outside painting, caulking, sanding, or surface repairs

10 – Plastering or paneling

11 – Plumbing or water heating installations and repairs

12 – Electrical work

13 – Heating or air conditioning jobs

14 – Flooring repair or replacement, including inlaid linoleum or vinyl tile

15 – Insulation

16 – Roofing, gutters, or downspouts

17 – Siding

18 – Installation, repair, or replacement of windows or window panes, screens, storm doors,

awnings, and the like

19 – Masonry, brick, or stucco work

20 – Other improvements or repairs (include security systems which are hard-wired into

the home)

SECTION 5 – CONSTRUCTION, REPAIRS, ALTERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF OWNED AND RENTED PROPERTY (continued)

Appliances

1 – Cooking stove, range, or oven

2 – Microwave oven

3 – Refrigerator or home freezer

4 – Dishwasher – built-in

5 – Dishwasher – portable

6 – Garbage disposal

7 – Clothes washer

8 – Clothes dryer

9 – Range hood

10 – Smoke alarms and detectors

11 – Trash compactor

12 – Window air conditioner

13 – Portable cooling and heating equipment, including portable dehumidifiers, humidifiers, fans,

and space heaters; excluding window air conditioners

14 – Other major home appliances and equipment

SECTION 6 – APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT

AND OTHER SELECTED ITEMS

Part A – Major Household Appliances

1 – Microwave oven

2 – Cooking stove, range, or oven

(including convection oven

3 – Range hood

4 – Refrigerator or home freezer

5 – Built-in dishwasher

6 – Portable dishwasher

7 – Garbage disposal

8 – Clothes washer

(including washer/dryer combinations)

9 – Clothes dryer

SECTION 6 – APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT

AND OTHER SELECTED ITEMS (continued)

Part B – Household Appliances and Other Selected Items

SMALL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

1 – Small electrical kitchen appliances, including –

blender	electric fondue set	juicer
breadmaker	electric frying pan	mixer
coffee grinder	electric iron	pizza oven
coffee maker	electric knife	rice cooker
corn popper	electric timer	sandwich grill
crockpot	electric wok	slow cooker
deep fryer	food processor	smoothie maker
electric barbecue	hot plate	toaster
electric can opener	ice cream maker	toaster oven
electric grill		waffle iron

2 – Electrical personal care appliances, including –

curling iron	electric toothbrush	make-up mirror
denture cleaner	facial sauna	massager
electric hair trimmer	foot bath	water-pik
electric razor	hair dryer
digital scale	heating pad

3 – Smoke detectors

wired

battery operated

ionization chamber type

photo-cell type

4 – Electrical floor cleaning equipment, including –

vacuum cleaner

hand vacuum

rug shampooer

floor polisher

5 – Other household appliances, including –

trash compactor	home security device (burglar alarm) including
air purifier	console, control modules, burglar alarm console,
water filters	door and window transmitters
carbon monoxide detector

6 – Sewing machines (with or without cabinet)

7 – Other office machines including typewriters and calculators, including –

typewriter	copy machine
calculator	fax machine

8 – Personal Digital Assistant or PDAs

palm

iPaq

SECTION 6 – APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT

AND OTHER SELECTED ITEMS (continued)

Part B – Household Appliances and Other Selected Items

(continued)

9 – Computers, computer systems, and related hardware for non-business use, including -

CD/DVD drive	cables	interface equipment
computer printers	fax modems	CRT units for computer use only
remote terminals	zip drive	tape equipment for computer use
modems	memory	home computers with or without CRT’s
monitors	USB flash drives	laptops
mouse	joy sticks	CD/DVD burner

10 – Computer software and accessories for non-business use, including –

software

printer cartridges

zip disk

mouse pads

11 – Video and computer game hardware, software, Gameboys, and accessories, including -

TV computer game	Gamecube	video games	video game hardware
hardware	Playstation	Xbox	PSP

12 – Telephones and accessories, including –

telephones	headsets	cordless telephones	car chargers
beepers	chargers	cell phone covers	cell phones
phone jacks and cords	pagers

13 – Telephone answering devices, including –

combinations of telephone/answering machines

14 – Photographic equipment, including –

camera	filter	projection screen	battery pack for camera flash
digital camera	winder	electro flash	motor driven film advancer
lens	enlarger	strobe light	memory card for digital
tripod	projector	(for photographs)	camera
Do not include film, film processing, or other photographic supplies.

15 – Musical instruments, supplies, and accessories, including –

piano	sheet music	saxophone	music books
guitar	strings for musical	music stand	trumpet
woodwinds	instruments	clarinet	any other musical
brass instruments	stringed	picks	accessories
trombone	instruments	rosin	carrying case
reeds	valve oil	drums	keyboards

SECTION 6 – APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT

AND OTHER SELECTED ITEMS (continued)

Part B – Household Appliances and Other Selected Items

(continued)

16 – Lawnmowing machinery and other yard equipment, including -

lawn mowers	motorized tiller	snow blower	shovel
tractor (farm,	wheelbarrow	electric lawn	spreader
garden, etc.)	rake	trimmer

TOOLS FOR HOME USE

17 – Power tools, including –

electric drill	sander	cordless circular saw
electric saw	lathe	electric swimming pool
router	electric plane	cleaning equipment
cordless drill	electric polisher

18 – Nonpower tools including –

wrench	axe	saw	drill
socket	screwdriver	level	trouble light
hammer	pliers	plane	caulking gun

HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT

19 – Window air conditioners, including –

20 – Portable cooling and heating equipment, including –

space heater	dehumidifier	humidifier	fan

SECTION 6 – APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT

AND OTHER SELECTED ITEMS (continued)

Part B – Household Appliances and Other Selected Items

(continued)

TELEVISIONS, RADIOS, VIDEO AND SOUND EQUIPMENT (not installed in vehicles)

21 – Televisions, all types including combinations of TVs with DVD/video players, including –

flat screen TV

plasma TV

high definition TV

22 – DVD players, VCRs, DVRs, or video cameras, including –

video cassette player	video tape recorder/player
video disc player	video laser disc player
DVD player	video cassette recorder/player
TIVO unit	combination of VCR/DVD player

23 – Satellite dishes, including -

satellite accessories

24 – Handheld personal music players, including –

iPod	Sonic Blue RIO	personal mp3 players
jukebox music player	IRiver

25 – Radio, all types, including –

CB (not permanently	clock radio	short-wave	transistor/portable
mounted in an	console	walky-talky	Walkman (radio only)
automobile)

26 – Tape recorders and players (not permanently mounted in an automobile), including –

audio tape decks	audio cassette players/recorders
reel-to-reel tape decks	Walkman (cassette/radio combination or cassette only)

27 – Sound components, component systems, and compact disc sound systems, including –

speakers	amplifier	tape deck (not specified)
mixer	turntable	compact disc players
stereo	receiver	stereo rack system
tuner	equalizer

28 – Other sound and video equipment, including –

earphones/headphones	battery packs	adapter for sound equipment
power converter	power booster	UHF video converter
base station CB	headset	antenna (TV, radio, etc.)
antenna	microphone	VCR tape rewinder

SECTION 6 – APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT

AND OTHER SELECTED ITEMS (continued)

Part B – Household Appliances and Other Selected Items
(continued)

SPORTS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

29 – General sports equipment, including -

roller blades	baseball bat	table tennis	badminton set
sports uniform	football	equipment	soccer ball
sports shoes	basketball	lawn games	sports protective
tennis racket	racquetball	frisbee	equipment/gear
bowling ball	racquetball racket	boxing equipment	golf clubs
baseball glove	volleyball	karate equipment	basketball hoop
skateboard
Include specialized athletic shoes such as for football, baseball, soccer, biking, and bowling, except if included in the rental or activity fee for the sport.

30 – Health and exercise equipment, including –

trampoline	exercise mat	weight bench
weights	home gym	treadmill
rowing machine	exercycle	ab roller

31 – Camping equipment, including -

tent	sleeping bag	camping stove
kerosene lamp	sleeping pad	camping cookware
frame packs and	air mattress	portable heater
other camping packs	canteen

32 – Hunting and fishing equipment, including –

fishing rod and tackle	knife	BB/pellet gun
bow and arrow	rifle	ammunition
crossbow	shotgun	scopes (not specified)

33 – Winter sports equipment, including –

snow skis	ski poles	toboggan
ski boots	ice skates	sled
snowboard	ice boat
snowboard equipment	sledding equipment

34 – Water sports equipment, including –

water skis	snorkel	surf board
life jacket	water ski vest	raft
wake board	diving equipment	wind surf board

35 – Outboard motors

SECTION 6 – APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT

AND OTHER SELECTED ITEMS (continued)

Part B – Household Appliances and Other Selected Items (continued)

36 – Bicycles, including -

bicycle helmets	stand	tires	tubes
bicycle parts	locks	rack	supplies

37 – Tricycles and battery powered riders, including –

big wheels

38 – Playground equipment, including -

portable swimming pool

swing set

sand box

gym set

39 – Other sports and recreation equipment, including –

telescope	golf cart (non-riding)
paintball equipment	metal detector

SECTION 7 – HOUSEHOLD ITEM REPAIRS

AND SERVICE CONTRACTS

1 – Garbage disposal, range hood, or built-in dishwasher

2 – Other household appliances and equipment, such as –

washer

refrigerator

range/oven

portable heating equipment

portable air conditioning equipment (window air conditioner)

portable fans

dehumidifiers

sewing machines

typewriters

vacuum cleaners

3 – Televisions, radios, video and sound equipment, except those installed in automobiles or other vehicles

4 – Computers, computer systems, and related equipment for non-business use

5 – Lawn and garden equipment (including lawn mower repair, snowblower repair)

6 – Musical instruments and accessories (including professional tuning)

7 – Hand or power tools

8 – Photographic equipment

9 – Sport and recreational equipment (including bicycles)

10 – Termite or pest control treatment

11 – Heating or air conditioning equipment, such as –

central air conditioners

central coolers

furnaces

Include any services provided under service contracts. Do not include repairs.

SECTION 8 – HOME FURNISHINGS AND

RELATED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Part A – Purchases

LIVING, FAMILY, OR RECREATION ROOM FURNITURE

1 – Sofas, including -

sofabed

loveseat

sectionals

2 – Living room chairs, including –

recliner	convertible chair	rocker
bean bag chair	swivel

3 – Living room tables, including -

coffee table

end tables

TV table

lamp table

4 – Wall units, shelves, or cabinets, including –

bookcase

curio cabinet

entertainment center

5 – Ping-pong tables, pool tables, and other similar recreation room items

6 – Other living room, family room, or recreation room furniture, including -

room divider	bar stools	desk/chair	card table/chairs
coat rack	gun cabinet	bar or portable bar	foot stool (ottoman)

7 – Living room furniture combinations, including –

sofa, chair, and table combinations or suites

DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN FURNITURE

8 – All dining room and kitchen furniture, including -

dinette set	buffet	serving table or cart
kitchen chairs	china cabinet	dining table and chairs

BEDROOM FURNITURE

9 – Mattresses and springs, including rollaways

10 – Bedroom furniture other than mattresses and springs, including -

headboard	dresser	mirrors		bunk bed
brass bed	vanity	chairs	night tables
frames	cedar chest	armoire	water bed
chest

SECTION 8 – HOME FURNISHINGS AND

RELATED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS (continued)

Part A – Purchases (continued)

INFANTS FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

11 – Infants furniture, including -

crib	mattress	toy chest	changing table
playpen	dresser	bassinet	portable crib
high chair	chest

12 – Infants equipment, including –

carriage	guard rail	baby monitor	baby bottle sterilizer
stroller	swing	baby jogger	baby travel systems
car seat	baby carriers	baby backpack

OUTDOOR FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

13 – Patio, porch, or outdoor furniture

14 – Barbecue grills or outdoor decorative items, including –

patio lanterns

patio umbrella

OFFICE FURNITURE FOR HOME USE

15 – All office furniture for home use, including –

file cabinet	office chairs	computer furniture
safe	drawing table
Do not include any furniture used exclusively for business.

SECTION 8 – HOME FURNISHINGS AND

RELATED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS (continued)

Part A – Purchases (continued)

HOUSEHOLD DECORATIVE ITEMS

16 – Lamps and other lighting fixtures, including chandeliers

17 – Other household decorative items, including –

painting	baskets	fireplace equipment and accessories
vase	silk flowers	seasonal decorations (Christmas)
wall hangings	mirror	wreaths
plant stand	book ends	clocks

CLOSET STORAGE AND TRAVEL ITEMS

18 – Closet storage items, including -

garment bag

shoe bag

shoe rack

19 – Travel items, including -

suitcases	luggage	portable luggage carriers
travel garment bags	trunk	attaché cases

DISHES, DINNERWARE, FLATWARE, GLASSWARE, AND COOKWARE

20 – Plastic dinnerware, including tupperware

21 – China and other dinnerware

22 – Stainless, silver, and other flatware, except plastic

23 – Glassware, including crystal

24 – Serving pieces other than silver

25 – Nonelectric cookware, including -

skillet	roaster	pots	pressure cooker
saucepan	pans	teakettle	casserole dishes

26 – Silver serving pieces, including –

tray

pitcher

bowl

SECTION 8 – HOME FURNISHINGS AND

RELATED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS (continued)

Part A – Purchases (continued)

HOUSEHOLD LINENS

27 – Bedroom linens, including –

sheets	comforter	baby blanket	blanket
pillowcases	mattress pad	electric blanket	bedspread
pillows	quilt	duvet

28 – Bathroom linens including –

towels	shower curtain	bath mat	toilet cover
face cloths	bath rug	tub mat

29 – Kitchen and dining room linens, including –

tablecloths	cloth napkins	placemats	small appliance covers
dish towels	dish cloths

30 – Other linens, including –

doilies

chair pads

furniture protectors

covers for living room tables

31 – Slipcovers, decorative pillows and cushions, custom or ready-made

FLOOR AND WINDOW COVERINGS

WALL-TO-WALL CARPETING FOR ONE OR MORE ROOMS

32 – Original wall-to-wall carpet (original)

33 – Wall-to-wall carpet (replacement)

34 – Room-size rugs and other non-permanent floor coverings, including carpet squares

35 – Curtains and drapes (either custom or ready-made)

36 – Venetian blinds, window shades, and other window coverings (either custom or

ready-made)

SECTION 9 – CLOTHING AND SEWING MATERIALS

Part A – Clothing

Do not include clothing for children under 2 years of age.

1 – Coats, jackets, and furs, including -

shawl	raincoat	fur coat	winter coat
windbreaker	down vest	outerwear jacket

2 – Sport coats and tailored jackets, including blazers

3 – Suits, including –

woman’s suit (of two or more pieces)	formal suit
man’s suit (of two or more pieces)

4 – Vests (purchased separately, not with a suit), excluding sweater vests and down vests

5 – Sweaters and sweater sets, including –

cardigan	pullover	V-neck sweater
sweater vest	ski sweater

6 – Pants, slacks, or shorts, including –

jump suit	blue jeans	maternity pants	dress slacks
dress pants	overalls	short sets	casual pants
Do not include any athletic shorts.

7 – Dresses, including –

two-piece dresses

wedding gown

maternity dresses

formals or semi-formals

8 – Skirts, including skorts

Do not include any tennis skirts, golf skirts, or other athletic skirts.

9 – Shirts, blouses, and tops, including –

sport shirts	tops	maternity tops
dress shirts	knit blouses	T-shirts
Do not include any sweat shirts or athletic shirts.

10 – Undergarments, including –

bras	undershirts	slips
shapewear	underwear	thermal underwear

11 – Hosiery, including –

socks

knee-highs

tights

pantyhose

12 – Nightwear and loungewear, including –

pajamas	night shirt	night gown
robe	house coat	thermal sleeping garments

SECTION 9 – CLOTHING AND SEWING MATERIALS (continued)

Part A – Clothing (continued)

Do not include clothing for children under 2 years of age.

13 – Accessories, including -

umbrellas	gloves	apron	fold-up rain accessories
belts	mittens	ear muffs	bandannas
ties	purse	handkerchiefs	hair accessories
scarves	wallet	bridal headpiece

14 – Swimsuits or warm-up or ski suits, including –

athletic shorts	tennis outfit	sweatshirt	swimwear accessories
athletic shirt	jogging suit	swimwear	snow and ski suit
hunting wear	leotards
Do not include any sports uniforms.

15 – Uniforms, other than sport, for which the cost is not reimbursed, including shirts, pants, suits, service apparel, such as: medical, barber, boy or girl scout, mechanic, waiter/waitress, plumber and lab smocks, and military apparel

16 – Costumes, including costumes for dance, ballet, Halloween, etc.

17 – Footwear, including –

dress shoes	sandals	bedroom slippers
casual shoes	boots	sneakers, jogging, aerobic, basketball, tennis shoes
Do not include specialized athletic shoes such as for football, soccer, bowling, biking, or baseball.

SECTION 9 – CLOTHING AND SEWING MATERIALS (continued)

Part B – Infants’ Clothing (Clothing for children under 2 years of age)

1 – Coats, jackets, or snowsuits

2 – Dresses and other outerwear, including –

bathing suits	sweater	pants	T-shirts
sunsuit	romper	pants set	jeans
jumpsuit	overalls	short set	vest
shirt	crawler	playsuit	jogging suit
tops

3 – Underwear and diapers, including disposable

Do not include diaper service.

4 – Sleeping garments

5 – Layettes

6 – Accessories, including –

boots	socks	booties	caps/hats
mittens/gloves	shoes	bibs	bonnets
slippers

Part B – Watches, Jewelry, and Hairpieces

7 – Watches

8 – Jewelry, including –

costume jewelry, rings, and infants jewelry

9 – Hairpieces, wigs, or toupees

SECTION 9 – CLOTHING AND SEWING MATERIALS (continued)

Part C – Clothing Services

1 – Repair, alteration, and tailoring for clothing and accessories

2 – Shoe repair and other shoe services

3 – Watch or jewelry repair , including cleaning

4 – Clothing rental, including formal wear

5 – Clothing storage outside the home

Part D – Sewing Materials

1 – Sewing and knitting materials for the home, including fabric for making slipcovers, blankets, quilts, afghans, tablecloths, flowers, curtains, etc., and for handwork

including yarn

2 – Sewing materials for making clothes, including any fabric used for making clothes

3 – Sewing notions, including –

sewing basket	patterns	buttons	thread
sewing kit	crochet hooks	measuring tapes	knitting needles, equipment
crochet thread	scissors	zipper	embroidery hoops
seam binding	snaps	needles/pins	embroidery thread

4 – Other sewing materials, including –

interfacing	fiberfill	stuffing	beads, glitter, sequins
quilt pad	foam	rug material	felt or felt squares

SECTIONS 10 and 11 – RENTED, LEASED,

AND OWNED VEHICLES

1 – Automobile

2 – Truck, minivan, van, and SUV

3 – Motor home

4 – Trailer-type camper

5 – Other attachable-type camper

6 – Motorcycle, motor scooter and moped (motorized bicycle)

7 – Boat, with a motor. Include jet skis.

8 – Boat, without a motor such as canoes, kayaks, and rowboats

9 – Trailer other than camper

such as for a boat or cycle – includes trailer for snowmobile or for moving, hauling, etc.

10 – Private airplane

11 – Any other vehicle

such as a snowmobile, dunebuggy, go-cart or riding golf cart (except charges for rental of golf carts included in golfing fees)

SECTION 12 – VEHICLE OPERATING EXPENSES

Part A – Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Parts, and Equipment

1 – Oil change, lubrication, and oil filter

(Include oil only if purchased for an oil change)

2 – Motor tune-up, including –

air/fuel filters	computer sensor	ignition wires	ignition timing or mixture
distributor cap, rotor	PCV valve	valve adjustment	adjustment
emission controls	spark plugs		breather/vapor/air filter element

3 – Brake work, including –

anti-lock brakes	hydraulic system	shoes or pads	bleed brake system
master cylinder	wheel calipers	wheel cylinder	machine drums/rotors
brake adjustment	parking brake

4 – Battery purchase and installation

5 – Tire purchase and mounting

6 – Tire repairs

7 – Front end alignment, wheel balancing, wheel rotation

8 – Steering or front-end work, including –

axel bearing/seals	bushings	studs/lug nuts	power steering fluid/filter
axle shafts	CV joints/boots	tie rods	idler arms
rack and pinion	wheel hubs	ball joints	steering box/linkage

9 – Electrical system work, including –

alternator belt	car computer	ignition system	voltage-regulator
alternator/generator	coil	starter motor	gauges/instruments
battery charge	switches	wiring

10 – Engine repair or replacement, including –

carburetor	fuel injector	motor mounts	timing chain/gears or belt
fuel pump/lines/filter	turbo charge	pistons/rods	oil pump/cooler/hoses
crankshaft bearings	gaskets	choke

11 – Air conditioning work, including –

compressor

condenser

motor/switch

recharging

12 – Engine cooling system work, including –

coolant or filter	heater core	radiator	fan or water pump belt
hoses	thermostat	water pump	cooling fan/controls
pressure cap	cooling fan relay	fan switch or belt

SECTION 12 – VEHICLE OPERATING EXPENSES (continued)

Part A – Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Parts, and Equipment (continued)

13 – Exhaust system work, including –

catalytic converter	hanger/clamps	muffler	resonator
exhaust pipe	manifold gasket

14 – Clutch or transmission work, including –

clutch cable	hydraulic system	rebuilt transmission	transaxle
clutch fork	master cylinder	safety switch	transmission filter
flywheel	pilot bearing	shaft seal

15 – Body work and painting, including –

convertible top	doors	T-roof	crash repairs
glass replacement	vinyl top	rust proofing	window repair/replacement
sanding

16 – Shock absorber replacement, including MacPherson struts

17 – Drive shaft or rear-end work, including –

axle fluid	CV joints	rear axle	suspension
differential	tie rods	grommet	rear wheel axle seal
rear wheel bearings	universal joint	coil or leaf springs	axle mounts/bushings

18 – Video equipment and installation, including –

televisions and combinations of	GPS navigational system with screen
TVs with VCRs and/or DVD players	satellite receiver, In-Motion Satellite receiver
Video game consoles

19 – Audio equipment and installation, including –

antenna	CB radio	speakers	tape player
CB antenna	radio	stereo equipment

20 – Vehicle accessories and customizing, including –

alarm system	carpeting	running boards	steering wheel covers
bike/ski racks	fender skirts	seat covers	spoilers
bumper guards	luggage rack

21 – Vehicle cleaning services and cleaning supplies, including –

car washes	vacuuming	cleaning mitts	vehicle detailing services
waxes	upholstery sprays	protective coating	wheel cleaning supplies
boat cleaning services

22 – Other Vehicle Services, Parts, and Equipment, including –

battery cables	vent filters	jack	charcoal canister-filters
gas cable/cap/can	brake lights	gasket sets	windshield wipers
light bulbs	wheel lugs	headlights	speedometer cable
wheels	hub caps	heater repair	tire/wheel combination
tire pressure gauge

SECTION 12 – VEHICLE OPERATING EXPENSES (continued)

Part B – Licensing, Registration, and Inspection of Vehicles

1 – Driver’s licenses

2 – Vehicle inspection

emissions inspection
safety inspection

3 – State vehicle registration

4 – Local vehicle registration

SECTION 13 – INSURANCE OTHER THAN HEALTH

1 – Long term care insurance

2 – Life insurance or other policies which provide benefits in case of death or disability, including –

term insurance	income or disability insurance
whole-life insurance	group-life insurance
cash benefits	straight-life insurance
mortgage insurance	flight insurance
veterans insurance	life endowments
annuities	burial insurance

HOME INSURANCE

Insurance protecting your home, furniture, personal effects, or other property against fire, theft, loss, natural disasters, or damage from other means.

3 – Homeowners insurance, including any insurance covered in mortgage payments or flood

insurance

flood insurance

fire and extended coverage

4 – Renters insurance

5 – Automobile or other vehicle insurance, including –

liability insurance	bodily injury insurance
collision insurance	property damage insurance
comprehensive insurance	no-fault insurance

6 – Other types of non-health insurance, including –

credit card insurance

personal liability insurance

mortgage guarantee insurance

ambulance

umbrella policies

Do not include malpractice insurance.

SECTION 14 – HOSPITALIZATION AND HEALTH INSURANCE

1 – Health Maintenance Organization

Expenses usually covered in full, or there may be a modest co-payment at the time of your visit.

• Group/staff type: You go to a central facility (group health center) to receive care.

• Independent practice association (IPA): Providers work from their individual offices (and are referred to as primary care physicians).

2 – Fee for Service Plan

You or your insurance company are generally billed after each visit.

• Traditional fee for service plan: You may go to any doctor or hospital you choose.

• Preferred Provider Organization (PPO): You are given a list of doctors from which to choose. If you go to a doctor on the PPO list, more expenses are covered than if you go to a doctor not on the list.

3 – Commercial Medicare Supplement

Voluntary contributory private insurance plan available to Medicare recipients. Covers the costs of deductibles, co-insurance, physician services, and other medical and health services.

4 – Special Purpose Plan

Covers only specific health needs. Examples of special purpose health insurance plans are:
dental insurance	mental health insurance
vision insurance	dread disease policy
prescription drug insurance
Do not include Medicare Prescription Drug plans.

SECTION 15 – MEDICAL AND HEALTH EXPENDITURES

EYE CARE

1 – Eye examinations, treatment, or surgery, such as –

eye examinations	laser surgery	eye treatments	prescription sunglasses

2 – Purchase of eye glasses or contact lenses, such as –

eye glasses	contact lenses	contact lens insurance
warranty expenses	fittings	kits and equipment

DENTAL CARE

3 – Dental care, such as –

examinations	bridges	root canals	teeth whitening in a
cleanings	orthodontic work	X-rays	dental office
dentures	caps or crowns	fillings	any other dental services

INPATIENT CARE

4 – Hospital rooms or services, including –

anesthetics	injections	operating room	examinations
blood transfusions	oxygen	intensive care unit	nursing services
drugs and medicine	laboratory tests	recovery room	X-rays
treatment rooms	therapy	any other services

From facilities, such as –

general care hospitals	substance abuse hospitals
psychiatric hospitals	birthing centers

SECTION 15 – MEDICAL AND HEALTH EXPENDITURES (continued)

SERVICES BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS OTHER THAN PHYSICIANS

5 – All services provided by medical professionals other than physicians, such as –

chiropractor	podiatrist	psychologist	substance abuse professionals
acupuncturist	midwife	homeopath	naturopath
marriage counselor	physical therapist	nurse practitioners	medical massage therapist (certified)
Include services provided both inside and outside the home.

PHYSICIAN SERVICES

6 – All services provided and billed by physicians, such as –

general practitioner	internist	pediatrician	gynecologist
dermatologist	urologist	psychiatrist	any other type of physicians
surgeon	plastic surgeon	osteopath

OTHER MEDICAL CARE SERVICES

7 – Lab tests or x-rays

X-rays	blood tests	other types of lab tests
Do not include services received in a hospital as an inpatient or services for eye and dental care.

8 – Care in convalescent or nursing home

Include all services provided and billed by a convalescent or nursing home.

9 – Other medical care and outpatient services, such as –

ambulance services	blood donation	emergency room services
rescue services	outpatient hospital care
If medical care is given in outpatient department or emergency room, include -
injections	electro cardiogram		baby shots	physicians check up
allergy shots	skin treatment		cardiology test	broken bones/sprains
hearing test	cancer treatment		blood pressure check

SECTION 15 – MEDICAL AND HEALTH EXPENDITURES (continued)

MEDICINE OR MEDICAL SUPPLIES

10 – Purchase of hearing aids

11 – Prescribed medicines or prescribed drugs

12 – Rental of supportive or convalescent medical equipment, such as –

braces	splints	whirlpools	crutches
cervical collars	slings	canes	wheelchairs
ace bandages	walkers

13 – Purchase of supportive or convalescent medical equipment, such as –

braces	splints	whirlpools	crutches
cervical collars	slings	canes	wheelchairs
ace bandages	walkers	orthotics

14 – Rental of medical or surgical equipment for general use, such as –

ice bags	sinus masks	sun lamps	hot water bottles
blood pressure kits	heating pads	vaporizers	therapeutic heat lamps

15 – Purchase of medical or surgical equipment for general use, such as –

thermometers	sinus masks	sun lamps	therapeutic heat lamps
ice bags	insulin needles	hot water bottles	syringes
ostomy supplies	heating pads	blood pressure kits	oxygen
pollen masks	vaporizers	home defibrillator	orthopedic appliances (supports)
Do not include purchases of items such as band aids, gauze, cotton roll, and cotton balls.

SECTION 16 – EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES

1 – Recreational lessons or other instructions, including –

golf	dancing	driving	tennis
music	photography	skiing	painting
sailing	swimming	sewing	instructional day camps
skydiving	needlepoint	cooking	any other recreational lessons
driving lessons	horseback riding

2 – Nursery school or child day care centers, including non-instructional day camps

3 – Tuition, including –

college or university	business school	elementary school	high school
secretarial school	parochial school	seminary	technical school
adult education	vocational school	preparatory school
Include only those expenses paid directly to the school or to other educational facility. Do not report student loans.

4 – Housing while attending school, including –

student dormitory	sorority	fraternity	housing for married students
Include only those expenses paid directly to the school or to other educational facility.

5 – Food or board while attending school

Include only those expenses paid directly to the school or to other educational facility.

6 – Private school bus

7 – Purchase of any school books, supplies, or equipment, which has not already been reported, including –

text books	ruler	drafting equipment	laboratory equipment
microscopes	art supplies	technical books	cap and gown

8 – Other school related expenses not already reported, including the rental of any school

books or expenses

laboratory fees	matriculation fees	athletic fees	conferences and seminars
registration fees	health fees	transportation fees	rental of school equipment
laundry fees	tutoring	student union fees	exam preparation fees
cap and gown rentals	administration fees	rental of school books
Do not report student loans.

SECTION 17 – SUBSCRIPTIONS, MEMBERSHIPS, BOOKS,

AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPENSES

Part A – Subscriptions and Memberships

1 – Subscriptions to newspapers, magazines, or periodicals. Include online subscriptions

2 – Books purchased from book club

3 – Season tickets to theater, concert series, opera, other musical series, or amusement parks

4 – Season tickets to sporting events

5 – Encyclopedias or other sets of reference books

6 – Golf courses, country clubs and other social organizations

7 – Health clubs, fitness centers, swimming pools, weight loss centers, or other sports and recreational organizations

8 – Vacation clubs

9 – Civic, service, or fraternal organization

10 – Credit card membership fees

11 – Shopping club memberships such as COSTCO and SAM’S

12 – Services that use Global Positioning Systems (GPS) such as OnStar, not already reported

13 – Direct or online dating services

SECTION 17 – SUBSCRIPTIONS, MEMBERSHIPS, BOOKS,

AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPENSES (continued)

Part B – Books and Entertainment Expenses

Fees for participation in sports, including –

tennis	golf	bowling	swimming
billiards

Single admissions to spectator sporting events, including –

football	baseball	hockey	soccer
auto racing	basketball

Single admissions to performances, including –

movies

operas

plays

concerts

Single admissions to other entertainment activities, including –

museums	zoos	state parks	amusement parks
historic sites

Books not purchased through book clubs, including –

paperbacks	hardcover	audio
Exclude reference books or school books.

Single copies of newspapers, magazines, periodicals (non-subscription)

Compact discs, audio tapes, or records

Photographic film, including disposable cameras

Photo processing

digital photo processing

video film processing

Purchase of video tapes or DVDs other than through a mail-order club

Rental of video tapes or DVDs, including –

mail delivery DVD rentals

SECTION 18 – TRIPS AND VACATIONS

Part A – Types of Trips

1 – Visit friends or relatives

2 – Business trips

3 – Recreational trips, such as –

Sightseeing

Sports events

Club or organizational meetings

Outdoor recreation

4 – Any other trips that occur overnight or longer

5 – Any day trips to a place at least 75 miles away

Types of Transportation

COMMERCIAL

1 – local (taxi, etc.)

2 – airplane

3 – train

4 – bus

5 – ship

RENTED

6 – automobile

7 – truck, van

8 – motorcycle, moped

9 – private plane

10 – boat, trailer

11 - camper

12 – other vehicles

PRIVATE

13 – automobiles or other vehicles privately owned or leased by CU

14 – vehicle owned by someone else

15 – other transport

SECTION 18 – TRIPS AND VACATIONS (continued)

Rental of Sports Equipment

Golf clubs

Skis/snowboards

Fishing equipment

Boat

Scuba/snorkeling equipment

Other sports equipment

Fees for Playing Sports

Golf

Fishing

Swimming

Tennis

Skiing/snowboarding

Bowling

Exercise classes

Scuba/snorkeling

Other sports

Entertainment or Admissions

Movies

Theater

Concerts

Museums

Tours

Sports events

Other entertainment events

SECTION 19 – MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

Part A – Miscellaneous Expenses

1 – Fresh flowers or potted plants

2 – Professional photography

3 – Services of lawyers or other legal professionals, including –

will	divorce	civil litigation, including lawsuits,
bail bonds	contracts	bankruptcies, etc.
arbitration services	estate settlement	criminal litigation, including
mediation		traffic citations
Do not include fees for business purposes or those related to closing costs for the purchase of real estate.

4 – Accounting fees, including –

estate management	trust management	income tax preparation
Do not include fees for business purposes.

5 – Occupational expenses, such as union dues or professional licenses

6 – Gardening or lawn care services, including –

fertilizing	lawn cutting	hedge trimming
tree removal	tilling	tree pruning
planting	plowing
Include any services provided under service contracts. Do not include services which are covered by management or maintenance fees.

7 – Housekeeping services, including –

cleaning	laundering	cooking
window washing	carpet cleaning

8 – Home security system service fees

9 – Other home services or small repair jobs around the house, not previously reported

Include diaper service.

10 – Moving, storage, or freight

moving companies	mini-warehouses	self-storage units	cargo shipping
Do not include expenses that are reimbursed by employer or other persons outside of the CU.

11 – Care for invalids, convalescents, handicapped, or elderly persons in the home

Do not include institutional or medical care.

12 – Adult day care centers

SECTION 19 – MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES (continued)

Part A – Miscellaneous Expenses (continued)

13 – Stamp or coin collecting

stamp albums	coin albums	first day covers

14 – Lotteries or games of chance

15 – Babysitting, nanny services, or other child care in YOUR home

Do not include nursery school care or care in a day care center.

16 – Babysitting, nanny services, or other child care in someone ELSE’s home

Do not include nursery school care or care in a day care center.

17 – Toys or games

games	trains	dart board	action figures
infant toys	stuffed animals	dolls	trucks

18 – Arts or crafts kits

model kits

rug kits

needlepoint kits

arts and craft supplies

19 – Purchase of pets, pet supplies, or medicine for pets, including –

aquarium	tropical fish	dog house	collars
hamster cage	pet toys	bird cage	dog
guinea pig	cat	bird	hamster
gerbil

20 – Pet services, including –

grooming	kennels	license	pet daycare
pet resorts

21 – Veterinarian expenses for pets, including –

vet insurance

veterinary treatment

22 – Food and beverages for catered affairs

bridal showers	parties	Bar/Bat Mitzvahs	quinceaneras
weddings	graduations	anniversaries	confirmations

23 – Live entertainment

24 – Rental of party supplies

25 – Purchase or upkeep of cemetery lots or vaults

26 – Funerals, burials, or cremation

burial fees	flowers for funeral	musician honoraria	limousines (used
burial plans	clergy	funeral transcript	during funeral)

SECTION 19 – MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES (continued)

Part B – Contributions

GIVEN ANY MONEY BY CASH, CHECKS, OR GIVEN ANY GIFTCARDS TO –

1 – College students living away from home

Money to pay for tuition, room, board, books, fees, transportation, clothing, and entertainment expenses

2 – Any other people not in your CU, such as –

friends	co-workers	homeless persons
street musicians	birthday money	wedding money
cash gifts at the office	money to assist others

PAID ANY OF THE FOLLOWING –

3 – Child support

4 – Alimony

GIVEN ANY MONEY BY CASH, CHECKS, MONEY ORDERS, OR CREDIT CARDS TO BENEFIT –

5 – Educational institutions

alumni funds	educational endowments
scholarship funds	school fund-raisers

6 – Political organizations

political parties

political candidates

Political Action Committees (PACs)

7 – Religious organizations, including churches, temples, and mosques, including –

tithes and offerings	religious fund raisers
building funds	religious television/radio ministries

8 – Charities and all other organizations, including –

Red Cross	civic organizations	American Cancer Society
fine arts and literary	United Way	American Art Association
Humane Society

GIVEN ANY STOCKS, BONDS, OR MUTUAL FUNDS

9 – Stocks, bonds, mutual funds

Include only funds given to persons or organizations outside of your CU

SECTION 20B – EXPENSE PATTERNS FOR

SELECTED SERVICES AND GOODS

Coin operated laundry or dry cleaning machines

clothing	quilts	linens
coats	rugs	drapes

Laundry or dry cleaning services

clothing	quilts	linens
coats	rugs	drapes

Cigarettes

Other tobacco products

cigars	pipe tobacco	chewing tobacco

Haircutting, styling, manicures, massages and other salon services

hair coloring	pedicures	facials
waxing	tanning salons

Safe deposit box located in a bank or similar financial institution

Charges or fees for personal financial services such as ATM fees or account service charges from financial institutions such as banks, credit unions, and finance companies –

ATM fees	check order fee
certified check fee	money order fee	online banking and bill payment fee
check cashing fee	regular service charges	below minimum balance fee
fees for personal loans, except those for real estate management fee for trust, custodial or escrow accounts

Taxi or limousine service

Mass transportation services such as a bus, subway, mini-bus, or train

SECTION 21 – CREDIT LIABILITY

CREDIT BALANCES

1 – Gasoline credit cards – Shell, Exxon, Citgo, etc.

2 – Store credit cards – department, specialty, electronic, or sporting goods

3 – Major credit cards – Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or other revolving credit accounts

4 – Shore installment credit accounts

5 – Financial institutions – banks, brokerages, savings and loans, credit unions, or insurance companies

Do not include insurance premium payments.

6 – Doctors, dentists, hospitals, or other medical practitioners for expenses not covered by insurance

7 – Other credit – school loans, personal loans, or loans from retirement plans

SECTION 22 - OCCUPATIONS

01 – Administrator, Manager

administrator

manager

funeral director

02 – Teacher

teacher

guidance counselor

03 – Professional

registered nurse	accountant	physician	social worker	computer systems
lawyer	engineer	clergy	computer programmer		analyst

04 – Administrative Support, including Clerical

secretary	bookkeeper	clerk
receptionist	computer assistant	typist

05 – Sales, Retail

cashier	commodity salesperson	door to door salesperson
apparel salesperson	motor vehicle salesperson

06 – Sales, Business Goods and Services

mining sales representative	real estate salesperson
financial services	wholesale sales representative
manufacturing sales representative	insurance salesperson

07 – Technician

health technician	practical nurse	drafting	clinical laboratory technician
electronic technician

08 – Protective Service

private guard

police officer

firefighter

09 – Private Household Service

nanny

household worker

10 – Other Service (except private household)

janitor	cook	waiter/waitress	food preparer	food counter/fountain
child care worker	hairstylist	maid/houseman	orderly		worker

11 – Machine Operator, Assembler, Inspector

machine operator

assembler

inspector

12 – Transportation Operator

truck driver

bus driver

tractor operator

taxi driver

13 – Handler, Helper, Laborer

stock handler

freight handler

material handler

packager

construction laborer

14 – Mechanic or Repairer, Precision Production

automobile mechanic

machine repairer

machinist

meat cutter

sheet metal worker

15 – Construction, Mining

carpenter

electrician

painter

plumber

mining worker

16 – Farming

farmer

farm worker

17 – Forestry, Fishing, Groundskeeping

forestry worker

fisher

groundskeeper

animal caretaker

18 – Armed Forces

armed forces

SECTION 22 – WORK EXPERIENCE AND INCOME

CARD A

0.	Loss
1.	$	0	–	$	4,999
2.	$	5,000	–	$	9,999
3.	$	10,000	–	$	14,999
4.	$	15,000	–	$	19,999
5.	$	20,000	–	$	29,999
6.	$	30,000	–	$	39,999
7.	$	40,000	–	$	49,999
8.	$	50,000	–	$	69,999
9.	$	70,000	–	$	89,999
10.	$	90,000	–	$	119,999
11.	$	120,000 and over

SECTION 22 – WORK EXPERIENCE AND INCOME (continued)

CARD B

0.	Less than $300
1.	$	300	–	$	399
2.	$	400	–	$	499
3.	$	500	–	$	599
4.	$	600	–	$	699
5.	$	700	–	$	799
6.	$	800	–	$	899
7.	$	900	–	$	999
8.	$	1,000	–	$	1,499
9.	$	1,500 and over

SECTION 22 – WORK EXPERIENCE AND INCOME (continued)

CARD C

0.	Loss
1.	$	0	–	$	999
2.	$	1,000	–	$	1,999
3.	$	2,000	–	$	2,999
4.	$	3,000	–	$	3,999
5.	$	4,000	–	$	4,999
6.	$	5,000	–	$	9,999
7.	$	10,000	–	$	14,999
8.	$	15,000	–	$	19,999
9.	$	20,000	–	$	29,999
10.	$	30,000	–	$	39,999
11.	$	40,000	–	$	49,999
12.	$	50,000 and over

CALENDAR

2007

JANUARY
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	1 5	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30	31

JULY
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26	27	28
29	30	31

FEBRUARY
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	1 2	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28

AUGUST
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
			1	2	3	4
5	6	7	8	9	10	11
12	13	14	15	16	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29	30	31

MARCH
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30	31

SEPTEMBER
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
						1
2	3	4	5	6	7	8
9	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29
30

APRIL
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26	27	28
29	30

OCTOBER
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30	31

MAY
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	2 1	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	29	30	31

NOVEMBER
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	1 2	13	14	1 5	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30

JUNE
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
					1	2
3	4	5	6	7	8	9
10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	22	23
24	25	26	27	28	29	30

DECEMBER
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
						1
2	3	4	5	6	7	8
9	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	1 8	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29
30	31

CALENDAR

2008

JANUARY
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	29	31	31

JULY
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	29	30	31

FEBRUARY
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
					1	2
3	4	5	6	7	8	9
10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	1 8	19	20	21	22	23
24	25	26	27	28	29

AUGUST
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
					1	2
3	4	5	6	7	8	9
10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	22	23
24	25	26	27	28	29	30

MARCH
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
						1
2	3	4	5	6	7	8
9	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29
30	31

SEPTEMBER
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	1 5	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30

APRIL
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	29	30

OCTOBER
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
			1	2	3	4
5	6	7	8	9	10	11
12	13	14	15	16	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29	30	31

MAY
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	1 9	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30	31

NOVEMBER
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
						1
2	3	4	5	6	7	8
9	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	2 0	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29
30

JUNE
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26	27	28
29	30

DECEMBER
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	2 5	26	27
28	29	30	31

FRACTION CONVERSION CHART

Fractions to Percentages

Fraction	%		Fraction	%		Fraction	%
1/2	50.00		1/7	14.29		3/9	33.33
1/3	33.33		2/7	28.57		4/9	44.44
2/3	66.67		3/7	42.86		5/9	55.55
1/4	25.00		4/7	57.14		6/9	66.67
2/4	50.00		5/7	71.42		7/9	77.78
3/4	75.00		6/7	85.71		8/9	88.89
1/5	20.00		1/8	12.5		1/10	10.00
2/5	40.00		2/8	25.00		2/10	20.00
3/5	60.00		3/8	37.50		3/10	30.00
4/5	80.00		4/8	50.00		4/10	40.00
1/6	16.67		5/8	62.50		5/10	50.00
2/6	33.33		6/8	75.00		6/10	60.00
3/6	50.00		7/8	87.50		7/10	70.00
4/6	66.67		1/9	11.11		8/10	80.00
5/6	83.33		2/9	22.22		9/10	90.00

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT

The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting the Consumer Expenditure Surveys

for the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor under

title 29, United States Code. The survey’s purpose is to obtain information on what Americans are purchasing in order to update the Consumer Price Index (CPI). All survey information will be used for statistical purposes only.

Any information you provide for this survey is confidential, by law, under

title 13, United States Code. Participation in this survey is voluntary and there are no penalties for refusing to answer any question(s). However, your cooperation is extremely important to help ensure the completeness and accuracy of these data.

U.S. Department of Commerce
Economics and Statistics Administration
U.S. Census Bureau

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