Regarding silver coins, the America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins are made with .999 fine silver. During the U.S. Mint's issuing of normal circulation coinage, every coin (except one) had at least a little bit of copper in it.
Overall Income and Expenses. According to a 2009 United States Department of Labor survey of consumer expenditures, the average American household has 2.5 residents and a household gross income of $62,857. Annual spending totals $49,067.
Gasoline is Not the Largest Cost of a Car. At a cost of $7,677, transportation is the 2 nd largest category for the average family budget. While spending on gas each month tends to be painful, it is not actually the largest cost of owning a vehicle. According to the BLS, the average family spends $2,715 on gasoline.Thatâs about one third of the overall budget.ating Out Eats a Lot of the Food Budget. Eating away from home makes up about 40% of the average familyâs food budget and totals $2,505 annually. Meanwhile, the average grocery bill is only $302 per month.