Below is a list of your entertainment choices. Please make your choices and return to your worksheet to complete question 5, Entertainment.

1.
  

Movies (Theatre or Rentals)
 
Movie Tickets - Movie Rentals: Determine how many movie tickets you will be purchasing each month and remember that if you take a guest, you may need to purchase their ticket also. The cost per person for refreshments is also listed below as well as the cost of movie rentals for viewing at home. To determine your total monthly cost of movies, check the price list below and do the math on your worksheet.

  • Matinee - $6.50 each
  • Adult - $9.00 each
  • Refreshments - $7.00 each (per person)
  • Movie Rentals (new releases) - $4.49 each
  • Movie Rentals (older movies) - $2.99 each

2.
  

Vending Machines - Soda/Water & Snacks
 

Vending Machines : To determine your total monthly purchases from vending machines, check the price list below and do the math on your worksheet. Be aware the cost of purchases from vending machines varies by location. In large cities, it could be as much as $3.00 each for a bottle for soda or water and $2.00 each for snacks. For the purpose of this activity, use the following prices:

  • Beverages (water/soda/juice) - $2.00 each
  • Snacks (candy bar/chips/cookies) - $1.00 each

3.
  

Restaurants
 


Restaurants (Fast Food/Family/Fine Dining): To determine your total monthly cost of eating in a restaurant, you need to determine how often you will eat out and choose the type of restaurant you plan to frequent from the list below. Be aware the cost varies by location. For the purpose of this activity, use the following price list and do the math on your worksheet:

  • Fast Food - (McDonalds, Hardees, Burger King, Taco Johns, Subway, etc)
    $6.50 per person each visit (including tax).
  • Family Restaurant - (Perkins, Denny's, Village Inn, etc) $12.00 per person each visit (including tax and tip).
  • Pizza - (could also include home delivery) $15.00 each visit (including tax and tip).
  • Specialty Themed Restaurants - (Chinese, Thai, Seafood, Italian, Mexican, etc.) $20.00 per person each visit (including tax and tip).
  • Fine Dining - $45.00 per person each visit (including tax and tip).

4.
  

Concerts/Sporting Events Tickets
 


Concerts/ Sporting Event Tickets: To determine your total monthly cost of concert or sporting event tickets, you need to determine which concerts or sporting events you would like to attend. For the purpose of this activity, use the following price list and do the math on your worksheet (if you don't plan to attend any events on the list, leave the space for that event blank on your worksheet):

  • Concerts (Broadway Play/ Musical) - $135.00 for each ticket.
  • Concerts (Ballet & Dance) - $70.00 for each ticket.
  • Concerts (Rock Concert) - $135.00 for each ticket.
  • Sporting Events (NFL Tickets) - $85.00 for each ticket.
  • Sporting Events (NBA Tickets) - $45.00 for each ticket.
  • Sporting Events (Pro or semi pro) - $30.00 for each ticket.
  • Sporting Events (College Sports) - $10.00 for each ticket.
  • Sporting Events (Local High School) - $5.00 for each ticket.
  • Museum Tickets - $35.00 for each ticket.


http://www.ticketmaster.com

5.
  

Telephone (landline)
 

Telephone (landline): The average monthly cost for a landline in most locations would be approximately $25.00 per month which doesn't include the cost of making long distance phone calls. For the purpose of this activity, write $25.00 in the space provided on your worksheet for the cost of your land line. If you choose not to have a land line, leave the space blank.

6.
  

Cell Phone Plans: Choose a cell phone plan from the options listed below and write the total monthly cost for your cell phone plan in the space provided on your worksheet. (if you don't plan to have a cell phone, leave the space on your worksheet blank):


 

Plan # 1 (SRT Wireless 2000 "Anytime" Minutes): $25.90 per Month*. Below you will find a list of features for this plan:

  • Free Phone
  • Free Caller ID
  • Free Voice Mail
  • Unlimited Text Messaging
  • Free Unlimited Local SRT Mobile to SRT Mobile Minutes
  • 2000 Minutes of calling time within the SRT calling area. (Long Distance Roaming Charge of .30 per minute will be added to your bill for each long distance phone call).

*doesn't include tax or additional fees

Plan # 2 (Alltel Wireless National Freedom Plan): $39.99 per Month*. Below you will find a list of features for this plan:

  • Unlimited calling to your 1 My Circle Number
  • Unlimited Mobile-to-Mobile Minutes
  • Unlimited Nights & Weekends
  • Free Nationwide Long Distance
  • Basic Voice Mail
  • Caller ID
  • 3-Way Calling
  • No Answer Transfer
  • Call Forwarding
  • Call Waiting
  • Pay-Per-Use Text Messaging

*doesn't include tax or additional fees

Plan # 3 (Sprint Nextel - Nextel Simply Everything Plan): $99.99 per Month*. Below you will find a list of features for this plan:

  • Data: Web surfing, email, BlackBerry Internet Services (BIS), GPS Navigation, Music Premier, TV Premier, NFL Mobile Live, NASCAR Sprint Cup MobileSM
  • Direct Connect: Direct Connect and Group Connect (for capable phones)
  • Messaging: Text, pictures and video
  • Talk: Unlimited anytime minutes, nationwide long distance and no roaming charges

*doesn't include tax or additional fees

Plan # 3 (Verizon Wireless PDA/Smartphone Nationwide Email Unlimited): $129.99 per Month*. Below you will find a list of features for this plan:

  • Data Access for Email
  • Unlimited calling with anyone on any network in the U.S.
  • Unlimited Calling
  • Unlimited Night & Weekend Minutes
  • No Domestic Long Distance Charges
  • 3-way calling
  • Voice Mail
  • Caller ID

*doesn't include tax or additional fees



7.
  
 

Cable/Dish TV Plans: Find your preferred cable/dish provider listed below and choose the plan that best fits your needs. Your choices for the cable or dish providers include Midcontinent Communications, Dish Network, or Direct TV. After you choose a plan, write the total monthly cost for your cable/dish plan in the space provided on your worksheet. (if you don't plan to have cable/dish, leave the space on your worksheet blank):

 

Midcontinent Communications

Plan # 1: (Basic Cable): $45.90 per Month*
Below you will find a list of features for this plan:

  • Up to 72 Channels of Cable & Digital Receiver
  • Interactive Program Guide
  • Pay-Per-View Access
  • 48 Digital Music Channels
  • Digital Receiver

*doesn't include tax or additional fees


Plan # 2: (Preferred Cable): $52.95 per Month*
Below you will find a list of features for this plan:

  • Over 200 channels of Cable
  • Interactive Program Guide
  • On Demand Programming
  • Pay-Per-View Access
  • 48 Digital Music Channels
  • Digital Receiver

*doesn't include tax or additional fees


Plan # 3 (Preferred DVR Suite): $61.95 per Month*
Below you will find a list of features for this plan:

  • Preferred Cable (Over 200 channels)
  • Interactive Program Guide
  • On Demand Programming
  • Pay-Per-View Access
  • Access to High Definition Programming
  • 48 Digital Music Channels
  • Digital Video Recorder (DVR)

*doesn't include tax or additional fees

Plan # 4 (Theatre DVR Suite): $75.95 per Month*
Below you will find a list of features for this plan:

  • Preferred Cable (Over 200 channels)
  • Interactive Program Guide
  • On Demand Programming
  • Pay-Per-View Access
  • Access to High Definition Programming
  • 48 Digital Music Channels
  • Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
  • A Premium Movie Package

*doesn't include tax or additional fees

Plan # 5 (Ultimate DVR Suite): $103.95 per Month*
Below you will find a list of features for this plan:

  • Preferred Cable (Over 200 channels)
  • Interactive Program Guide
  • On Demand Programming
  • Pay-Per-View Access
  • Access to High Definition Programming
  • The Sports & Variety Package
  • 48 Digital Music Channels
  • Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
  • All 4 Premium Movie Packages including HBO, Cinemax, Starz/Encore and Showtime/The Movie Channel

*doesn't include tax or additional fees


Dish Network

Plan # 1 (Dishfamily): $19.99 per Month*
Over 40 channels of low-priced, family-friendly programming. DISH Network introduces its newest programming package, DishFAMILY, providing the best variety in "family-friendly" programming. DishFAMILY offers something for everyone with 40 channels, including sports, news, children's programming and more.

*doesn't include tax or additional fees


Plan # 2 (America's Top 100): $32.99 per Month*
Over 100 Channels. An exceptionally well-priced package that will please every member of your family. Includes the best in entertainment, sports, news and children's programming. Monthly package pricing varies with participation in Digital Home Advantage. Add Bronze HD for just $10.00 per month.

*doesn't include tax or additional fees


Plan # 3 (America's Top 100 Plus): $42.99 per Month*
Over 100 channels plus Regional Sports Network(s). Includes all of the great programming in our America's Top 100 programming package with the addition of the customer's local Regional Sports Network(s). Click here to determine what Regional Sports Networks are available for your zip code.

*doesn't include tax or additional fees


Plan # 4 (America's Top 200): $44.99 per Month*
Over 200 channels. This package includes over 200 channels of the best entertainment available including all the programming from America's Top 100 as well as such fine channels as Bravo, FOX News Channel, SPEED, Animal Planet and more! Add SilverHD for only $10.00 per month.

*doesn't include tax or additional fees


Plan # 5 (Dish DVR Advantage): $49.99 per Month*
With this all-inclusive package, you get over 200 of your favorite channels, including SIRIUS music and your local channels, plus 2-room DVR service and Free Standard Professional Installation.

*doesn't include tax or additional fees


Plan # 6 (America's Top 250): $54.99 per Month*
Over 250 channels. This package includes over 250 channels of the best entertainment available including all the programming from DISH Network's America's Top 200 and America's Top 100 as well as such fine channels as History Channel International, Discovery Kids, Fox Movie Channel and more! Add GoldHD for only $10.00 per month.

*doesn't include tax or additional fees


Plan # 7 (America's Everything Pak): $94.98 per Month*
Over 280 channels. The ultimate entertainment for the true TV lover, America's "Everything" Pak features 31 commercial-free premium movie channels from Showtime, Starz Movie Pack, HBO and Cinemax; NBA TV and all the great programming in America's Top 250 package. Add GoldHD for only $10.00 per month.

*doesn't include tax or additional fees

 


Direct TV

Plan # 1: (The Family Package): $29.99 per Month* for 12 Months ($29.99 per Month after 12 Months).
45+ digital channels and includes the following:

  • Local channels included at no extra charge
  • No equipment to buy or startup costs
  • Includes 4 DIRECTV Music Channels

*doesn't include tax or additional fees

Plan # 2 (The Choice Package): $29.99 per Month* for 12 Months ($52.99 per Month after 12 Months).
150+ digital channels and includes the following:

  • Over 100 more channels than the FAMILY™ package
  • Local channels included at no extra charge*
  • Choice of FREE HD or DVR receiver upgrade after instant online rebate ($99 value)
  • 50 DIRECTV Music channels included
  • No equipment to buy or startup costs

*doesn't include tax or additional fees

Plan # 3 (The Choice Extra Package): $34.99 per Month* for 12 Months (57.99 per Month after 12 Months). 200+ digital channels and includes the following:

  • Over 50 more channels than CHOICE™ for just $5 more
  • Local channels included at no extra charge*
  • Choice of one FREE advanced receiver upgrade after instant online rebate: HD ($99 value), DVR ($99 value) or HD DVR ($199 value)
  • 66 DIRECTV Music Channels included
  • No equipment to buy or startup costs

*doesn't include tax or additional fees

Plan # 4 (The Plus DVR Package): $39.99 per Month* for 12 Months ($62.99 per Month after 12 Months). 200+ digital channels and includes the following:

  • Everything in CHOICE XTRA™ with DVR Service included
  • Local channels included at no extra charge*
  • FREE DVR receiver upgrade after instant online rebate ($99 value)
  • No equipment to buy or startup costs
  • 66 DIRECTV Music Channels included

*doesn't include tax or additional fees

Plan # 5 (The Choice Extra + HD Package): $44.98 per Month* for 12 Months (67.98 per Month after 12 months). 200+ digital channels and includes the following:

  • Everything in CHOICE XTRA™ with HD Access included.
  • Special Offer: FREE HD Access for 3 months (save an additional $9.99/mo. for 3 months)
  • Local channels included at no extra charge*
  • FREE HD receiver upgrade after instant online rebate ($99 value)
  • 66 DIRECTV Music Channels included
  • No equipment to buy or startup costs

*doesn't include tax or additional fees

Plan # 6 (The Plus HD DVR Package): $49.99 per Month* for 12 months (72.99 per Month after 12 Months). 200+ digital channels and includes the following:

  • Everything in CHOICE XTRA™ with HD Access and DVR Service
  • Special Offer: FREE HD Access for 3 months (save an additional $9.99/mo. for 3 months)
  • Local channels included at no extra charge*
  • Free HD DVR receiver upgrade after instant online rebate ($199 value)
  • 66 DIRECTV Music Channels included

*doesn't include tax or additional fees

Plan # 7 (The Premier Package): $81.99 per Month* for 12 months (104.99 per Month after 12 months).
265+ digital channels and includes the following:

  • Over 265 all-digital channels, including 31 premium movie channels and over 35 specialty sports networks
  • Local channels included at no extra charge*
  • Choice of one FREE advanced receiver upgrade after instant online rebate: HD ($99 value), DVR ($99 value) or HD DVR ($199 value)
  • 66 DIRECTV Music Channels included
  • No equipment to buy or startup costs

*doesn't include tax or additional fees

8.
  

Internet Service Plans: Choose an internet service plan from the list below and write the total monthly cost for your plan in the space provided on your worksheet. (if you don't plan to have internet, leave the space on your worksheet blank):


 

Plan # 1 (Dial-up Internet): $16.95 per Month*. Below you will find a list of features for this plan:

  • Free activation
  • Free junk e-mail protection with the industry's best spam filter!
  • Free 24x7 technical support
  • Free Web-mail
  • 2 Free e-mail addresses

*doesn't include tax or additional fees

Plan # 2 (Broadband Internet): $29.95 per Month*. Video, music and gaming are a blast with our most popular Internet service package. Up to 4 Mbps downloads and 400 kbps uploads. Below you will find a list of additional features for this plan:

  • Up to 10 email accounts.
  • FREE Junk email filtering
  • FREE 24x7 technical support

*doesn't include tax or additional fees

Plan # 3 (MidcoNet ® Limited): $19.95 per Month*. Below you will find a list of features for this plan:

  • Compatible with your favorite Instant Message service
  • Virus protection
  • Spam filtering
  • Up to SEVEN email accounts you can access anywhere through web mail
  • Up to 50MB of personal web space per email account
  • No more tied-up phone lines
  • No busy signals
  • No contracts
  • No waiting thanks to the constant connection

*doesn't include tax or additional fees

Plan # 4 (MidcoNet ® Preferred): $24.95 per Month*. Preferred Broadband blows dial-up away
with 10 Mbps Downloads and 512 Kbps Uploads. It is perfect for sending and receiving photos or videos, viewing full-screen streaming video online and more! Way faster than dial-up, without the cost of DSL. MidcoNet Preferred is the “preferred” way to travel online. Below you will find a list of features for this plan:

  • Compatible with your favorite Instant Message service
  • Virus protection
  • Spam filtering
  • Up to SEVEN email accounts you can access anywhere through web mail
  • Up to 50MB of personal web space per email account
  • No more tied-up phone lines
  • No busy signals
  • No contracts
  • No waiting thanks to the constant connection

*doesn't include tax or additional fees

Plan # 5 (MidcoNet ® Max): $40.85 per Month*. MidcoNet® Max breaks the speed limit with
768 Kbps uploads and unthrottled downloads. A dream come true for online gamers, programmers, designers, and anyone uploading and downloading big files or lots of content, it leaves dial-up in the dust. Below you will find a list of features for this plan:

  • Compatible with your favorite Instant Message service
  • Virus protection
  • Spam filtering
  • Up to SEVEN email accounts you can access anywhere through web mail
  • Up to 50MB of personal web space per email account
  • No more tied-up phone lines
  • No busy signals
  • No contracts
  • No waiting thanks to the constant connection

*doesn't include tax or additional fees

9.
  
 

Vacation Plans: Choose a vacation plan from the list below and write the total monthly cost for your plan in the space provided on your worksheet. The monthly cost is the amount you need to save each month for 12 months in order to be able to book your vacation and pay for it. (if you don't plan to take a vacation, leave the space on your worksheet blank):

 

Plan # 1 (Las Vegas): $123.17 per Month*. Below you will find the price breakdown for a single person traveling to Las Vegas alone:

  • Air & 3 days stay at the MGM Grand: $928.00
  • Meals & Ground Transportation: $150.00
  • Fun Money: $400.00
  • Vacation Total Cost: $1,478.00
  • $1,478.00 divided by (÷) 12 months = $123.17 per month for 12 months

*doesn't include tax or additional fees

Plan # 2 (Walt Disney World): $211.67 per Month*. Below you will find the price breakdown for a single person traveling to Disney World in Orlando alone:

  • Air & 4 days stay at the Walt Disney World Dolphin: $1,640.00
  • Meals & Ground Transportation: $300.00
  • Fun Money (Disney World Admission Tickets plus a little extra): $600.00
  • Vacation Total Cost: $2,540.00
  • $2,540.00 divided by (÷) 12 months = $211.67 per month for 12 months

*doesn't include tax or additional fees

Plan # 3 (Waikiki Beach, Hawaii): $227.58 per Month*. Below you will find the price breakdown for a single person traveling to Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii alone:

  • Air & 7 days stay at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani: $1,831.00
  • Meals & Ground Transportation: $300.00
  • Fun Money: $600.00
  • Vacation Total Cost: $2,731.00
  • $2,731.00 divided by (÷) 12 months = $227.58 per month for 12 months

*doesn't include tax or additional fees

Plan # 4 (Your Destination): Click on the Expedia link to figure the cost for your dream vacation.

*doesn't include tax or additional fees

10.
  
 

Health Club Membership: Lower cost Health Club Memberships start at around $25.00 per month ranging all the way up to $50.00 a month or more. If you want to belong to a health club, then decided what you want to spend and write that amount on your worksheet under Health Club Membership. You may also visit the following links to determine a more accurate Health Club Membership monthly cost:

11.
  
 

Other: Determine the Monthly cost of an activity you enjoy and fill in one of the spaces provided under the section entitled "other" on question # 5. This could be bowling, attend the races, piano lessons, anything you enjoy doing for entertainment that cost money to do.

12.
  
 

Other: Determine the Monthly cost of an activity you enjoy and fill in one of the spaces provided under the section entitled "other" on question # 5. This could be bowling, attend the races, piano lessons, anything you enjoy doing for entertainment that cost money to do.



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