1 The basic family budget for a two-parent, two-child family ranges from $48,166 (Marshall County, Miss.) to $94,676 (New York City). 2  In the median family budget area, Topeka, Kan., a two-parent, two-child family needs $63,364 to secure an adequate but modest living standard.
Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Shingles is an infection of a nerve area caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It causes pain and a rash along a band of skin supplied by the affected nerve. Symptoms usually go within 2-4 weeks. Pain sometimes persists after the rash has gone, more commonly in people over the age of 50.
Weather is a prime factor in shingle life span. U.S. Inspect notes that in hot climates, such as in Florida, asphalt shingles often deteriorate in 12 to 14 years. And, in northern states, such as Massachusetts, asphalt shingles on houses with high, sloped roofs and an eastern and or northern exposure can last 25 years.