The 20 year cost of living rise for an average 4 member family.
Based on a 4 family household from 1990 to 2010
1990 cost is $20,472.24
2010 cost is $49,884.00
Difference is $29,411.76
Even if you got a $1500 a year raise for the last 20
years you are unable to keep up with the cost of LIVING! It has more than doubled!
This document only reflects “only” the financial consistencies, and the rise of that in our life over the last 20 years with absolutely no extravagancies.
Please keep in mind the price of living of cost in this document does not reflect the rise on the cost of clothing, school supplies, medicine, vet bills, vacations, repairs for home and auto, other computer related cost programs and repair, household replacements furniture and appliances, Dentist, movie tickets and concession other basic entertainment, eating out.
The sad fact is we now have become more frugal, shop for better deals and have become much wiser about finances in the last 20 years, and this is how we are rewarded.
I wrote this up so the average working Joe knows, that his troubled finances, is not his fault. Our economy in the United States is broken! That He, She or He and She are not at fault. The reason you cannot pay your bills is because corporate greed that raises the cost of living at an alarming rate! That you have kept up your part of the bargain in your life, and you can hang your head up high! No sane business person, or corporation would give you $1500 year raise for 20 years, to keep up with the cost of living. This is totally insane!
I bought my first truck new in 1988 for $16,000 with $4000 down my payment was $275 per month = $3300 yearly
The exact same truck in 2010 is now, $42,000 with $4000 down my payment is $750 per month = $9000 yearly
.
Difference is $475 more per month.
Source Ford Motor Credit
Auto insurance in 1990 $135 per month = $1620 yearly cost
Auto insurance in 2010 $445 per month = $5340 yearly cost
Difference is $310.00 per month
Source my household
Gallon of regular gas in 1990 was $1.34 per gallon 150 gallons a month $201.00
Average 1990 yearly cost is $2412
Gallon of regular gas in 2010 is $2.80 per gallon 150 gallons per month $420.00
Difference is $134 per gallon difference per month is $219.00
2010 yearly cost is in 2010 is $5040.00
Source WikiAnswers - Average cost of a gallon
Family health insurance in 1990 for us $275.00 per month. = yearly cost $3300
Family health insurance in 2010 for us same coverage $450.00 = yearly cost $5400
Difference is $175.00 per month
Source my family household
Florida electric bill 1990 $175 per month = yearly cost is $2100
Florida electric bill in 2010 $425 per month = yearly cost is $5100
Difference is $250 per month
Source is Florida power.
House insurance in1990 $62.50 per month = yearly cost is $750
House insurance in 2010 $100 per month = yearly cost is $1200
Difference is $37.50 per month
Source is my family household
Cable TV cost in 1990 $24.00 = yearly cost is $288
Cable TV cost in 2010 $79.00 = yearly cost is $948
Difference is $55.00 per month
Source my family household
Gallon of milk price 1990
The average price of milk in 1990 was $1.42. This database is from the government and gives prices of a bunch of common items. www.bls.gov/data 6 gallon per month = $8.52 = yearly cost is $102.24
Gallon of milk price 2010
The average price of milk in 2010 was $3,50 source local discount grocer 8 gallons per month kids growing up $28 per month = yearly cost is $336
Difference is $2.08 per gallon more.
Source WikiAnswers - Average cost of a gallon of milk
Computers cost in 1990 none cost 0
Computer cost in 2010 $120.00 per month this includes purchase and WI FI
Difference is $120.00 per month = yearly cost $1440
Source my Family household
Cell phone cost 1990 none cost 0
Cell phone cost in 2010 family business plan $240 per month
Difference cost is $240 per month = yearly cost $2880 per month
Source Nextel
Home office phone 1990 $200 per month = yearly cost $2400
Home office phone 2010 $200 per month = yearly cost $2400
Difference is $0
Source is Sprint
Average monthly grocery bill in 1990 not including milk was $350.00= yearly cost is $4200
Average monthly grocery bill in 2010 not including milk $900.00 = yearly cost is $10.800
Difference is $550 per month
Source is my family household
Please keep in mind the price of living of cost in this document does not reflect the rise on the cost of clothing, school supplies, medicine, vet bills, vacations, repairs for home and auto, other computer related cost programs and repair, household replacements furniture and appliances, Dentist, movie tickets and concession other basic entertainment, eating out.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show
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Sunday, January 3, 2010
Please Pray For One Of Our Earthly Angles!
My Christian Friends, brothers and sisters. One of our most kindest and generous Christian Brothers who has the name of Fred needs our prayers. Fred has dedicated his life to Friends, Family and strangers to the point of neglecting his own needs. He has dedicated his life to God and Jesus Christ.
Fred had a major stroke, and he is only 52. His problems keep on growing. He had another stroke while trying to heal this week. He has been to 5 different hospitals in the last 5 days, and needs surgery. The problem for Fred is caused because of cholesterol in his carotid artery. I believe this is because he neglected his own diet to save money to help other people. He is a man of simple needs like Jesus Christ.
My prayer is for this letter to reach our other Christian brothers and sister to help pray for Fred. I believe prayer in numbers.
Dear heavenly father, please heal and protect Fred and help him heal. I ask that you give Fred hope for healing, and to keep his Christian Faith. I pray for his family and friends so that there pain and sorrow may be minimized. But most of all God I pray that you and your son Jesus be with Fred tonight and always, to comfort him with the love and warmth only you can do. I pray this in your son Jesus name!
Amen
Thank you God!
Fred had a major stroke, and he is only 52. His problems keep on growing. He had another stroke while trying to heal this week. He has been to 5 different hospitals in the last 5 days, and needs surgery. The problem for Fred is caused because of cholesterol in his carotid artery. I believe this is because he neglected his own diet to save money to help other people. He is a man of simple needs like Jesus Christ.
My prayer is for this letter to reach our other Christian brothers and sister to help pray for Fred. I believe prayer in numbers.
Dear heavenly father, please heal and protect Fred and help him heal. I ask that you give Fred hope for healing, and to keep his Christian Faith. I pray for his family and friends so that there pain and sorrow may be minimized. But most of all God I pray that you and your son Jesus be with Fred tonight and always, to comfort him with the love and warmth only you can do. I pray this in your son Jesus name!
Amen
Thank you God!
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Whisky Blues
Whisky Blues
By: Lee LeCaptain
I got the whisky blues, feeling oh so sad, the tears are fallen on my shoes, and I’m feeling so really, really bad.
Just don’t understand why you left me, for another man.
I’ll probably never know.
I’m lost, in despair and don’t know where to go.
Pour me a shot, play me a song, so I can ponder, and wonder went wrong.
I got the whisky blues, feeling oh so sad, the tears are fallen on my shoes, and I’m feeling so really, really bad.
You’re the prettiest thing I ever did see,
I just don’t know what you saw in me.
Now you took my heart, and then my soul,
Ripped it apart, and I am no longer whole.
I got the whisky blues, feeling oh so sad, the tears are fallen on my shoes, and I’m feeling so really, really bad.
I worked real hard, gave you a home, a place you could all your own.
You needed your time.
I gave you your space, so you could breathe.
How I wish you were still mine.
Why would you want to leave?
I got the whisky blues, feeling oh so sad, the tears are fallen on my shoes, and I’m feeling so really, really bad.
I’m lost in despair, and no one seems to care.
Can’t you feel my pain and fear?
Oh! Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, I wish you were still here!
Pour me another one Lou, cause
I got the whisky blues, feeling oh so sad, the tears are fallen on my shoes, and I’m feeling so really, really bad.
I got the whisky blues, feeling oh so sad, the tears are fallen on my shoes, and I’m feeling so really, really bad.
By: Lee LeCaptain
I got the whisky blues, feeling oh so sad, the tears are fallen on my shoes, and I’m feeling so really, really bad.
Just don’t understand why you left me, for another man.
I’ll probably never know.
I’m lost, in despair and don’t know where to go.
Pour me a shot, play me a song, so I can ponder, and wonder went wrong.
I got the whisky blues, feeling oh so sad, the tears are fallen on my shoes, and I’m feeling so really, really bad.
You’re the prettiest thing I ever did see,
I just don’t know what you saw in me.
Now you took my heart, and then my soul,
Ripped it apart, and I am no longer whole.
I got the whisky blues, feeling oh so sad, the tears are fallen on my shoes, and I’m feeling so really, really bad.
I worked real hard, gave you a home, a place you could all your own.
You needed your time.
I gave you your space, so you could breathe.
How I wish you were still mine.
Why would you want to leave?
I got the whisky blues, feeling oh so sad, the tears are fallen on my shoes, and I’m feeling so really, really bad.
I’m lost in despair, and no one seems to care.
Can’t you feel my pain and fear?
Oh! Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, I wish you were still here!
Pour me another one Lou, cause
I got the whisky blues, feeling oh so sad, the tears are fallen on my shoes, and I’m feeling so really, really bad.
I got the whisky blues, feeling oh so sad, the tears are fallen on my shoes, and I’m feeling so really, really bad.
The Old Lady and Old Man
The Old Lady and Old Man
Written by: Lee LeCaptain
There's and old lady, and old man in an old pick up truck driven down the road. The old man has a dog his lap and a story that must be told.
They met back in 43, she was in the WAC, and he was in the Navy. They fell in love when they were on leave, fighting for a cause that they both believe.
He was a strong young handsome man, fighting for freedom and the American plan. The young mans dream were as grand as could be, have a wife, a house and a happy family.
She was beautiful, long dark hair, hazel green eye's and a smile that could match a Hawaiian sunrise. She dreamt of a man that was pure in heart, a man that would love her and be so smart.
Later that year they decided to wed, for a long, long future that would be ahead. First came a girl, then a boy, a life so happy and filled with joy. The young girl danced, the boy played ball, what a wonderful romance they had it all.
Time had passed it didn't seem that long the kids grew up fast, so healthy and strong. The girl became a mom and the boy a dad, to create a family just like they had.
Now the old lady, and the old man live all alone, with a dog they had got when the kids left from home. It's been 50 years of good living, and life, what a great family husband and wife. As they drove away going down the road, I knew this story had got to be told.
Written by: Lee LeCaptain
There's and old lady, and old man in an old pick up truck driven down the road. The old man has a dog his lap and a story that must be told.
They met back in 43, she was in the WAC, and he was in the Navy. They fell in love when they were on leave, fighting for a cause that they both believe.
He was a strong young handsome man, fighting for freedom and the American plan. The young mans dream were as grand as could be, have a wife, a house and a happy family.
She was beautiful, long dark hair, hazel green eye's and a smile that could match a Hawaiian sunrise. She dreamt of a man that was pure in heart, a man that would love her and be so smart.
Later that year they decided to wed, for a long, long future that would be ahead. First came a girl, then a boy, a life so happy and filled with joy. The young girl danced, the boy played ball, what a wonderful romance they had it all.
Time had passed it didn't seem that long the kids grew up fast, so healthy and strong. The girl became a mom and the boy a dad, to create a family just like they had.
Now the old lady, and the old man live all alone, with a dog they had got when the kids left from home. It's been 50 years of good living, and life, what a great family husband and wife. As they drove away going down the road, I knew this story had got to be told.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Sweetie
I never knew something could be as perfect as you.
Little tiny toes, little tiny fingers, blue eyes, and a button nose.
First a giggle, then a laugh, a smirk, and a great big smile, those were Daddy’s for the longest while.
I remember her say, Daddy hold me tight, let me know things will be alright. As I held her this is what I said, Sweetie it’ll be OK, Daddy’s chased the bad all away. Don’t you worry, no need to run, the fear is gone, and life has just begun.
My little girls growing up, and she’s got herself a beau, are you still Daddy’s girl that’s all I want to know.
Your graduating from school, I never been so proud, looking like a jewel, standing out in the crowd.
It’s time for her to start a new life. I know it won’t be long for Daddy’s girl to be some ones wife.
I remember her say, Daddy hold me tight, let me know things will be alright. As I held her this is what I said, Sweetie it’ll be OK, Daddy’s chased the bad all away. Don’t you worry, no need to run, the fear is gone, and life has just begun.
Now Daddy’s girl has a family of her own, a husband, a little boy, and house that became a home.
Time was supposed to stand still and always last, my little girl grew up way to fast.
Sweetie you’ll always be Daddy’s girl, and I’ll be there for you no matter what you say, or what you do.
And this is what she said, Daddy let me hold you tight, don’t worry things will be alright.
I chased the bad all away. I don’t need to run, the fear is gone, and life has just begun.
Little tiny toes, little tiny fingers, blue eyes, and a button nose.
First a giggle, then a laugh, a smirk, and a great big smile, those were Daddy’s for the longest while.
I remember her say, Daddy hold me tight, let me know things will be alright. As I held her this is what I said, Sweetie it’ll be OK, Daddy’s chased the bad all away. Don’t you worry, no need to run, the fear is gone, and life has just begun.
My little girls growing up, and she’s got herself a beau, are you still Daddy’s girl that’s all I want to know.
Your graduating from school, I never been so proud, looking like a jewel, standing out in the crowd.
It’s time for her to start a new life. I know it won’t be long for Daddy’s girl to be some ones wife.
I remember her say, Daddy hold me tight, let me know things will be alright. As I held her this is what I said, Sweetie it’ll be OK, Daddy’s chased the bad all away. Don’t you worry, no need to run, the fear is gone, and life has just begun.
Now Daddy’s girl has a family of her own, a husband, a little boy, and house that became a home.
Time was supposed to stand still and always last, my little girl grew up way to fast.
Sweetie you’ll always be Daddy’s girl, and I’ll be there for you no matter what you say, or what you do.
And this is what she said, Daddy let me hold you tight, don’t worry things will be alright.
I chased the bad all away. I don’t need to run, the fear is gone, and life has just begun.
Where Are You Tonight?
Where are you tonight
Written by: Lee LeCaptain
Where are you tonight, I am missing you so, are you alright, that's all I want to know.
I didn't mean to make you mad,
I know your frustrated as could be,
please don't feel so sad,
and just have a little faith in me.
Times are troubled, times are bad,
what ever happened to what we had,
your in my heart, and in my soul,
don't let our anger get out of control.
I'll try my best,
that's all I can do,
with you I'm blessed
and I love you.
So please forgive me
for what I have done,
I hope you can see
you're the only one.
Where are you tonight, I am missing you so, are you alright, that's all I want to know.
Just give us one more chance.
I know it's meant to be.
So I ask you to dance,
one more time with me.
We'll take it slow,
I'll hold you in my arms so tight,
and never let you go,
please come home tonight.
Can't you see
you're the only one.
There's no one else for me.
Let's finish what we have begun
and live life happily.
Be my friend,
and my wife.
I'll love you till the end,
you are my life.
Where are you tonight, I am missing you so, are you alright, that's all I want to know.
Written by: Lee LeCaptain
Where are you tonight, I am missing you so, are you alright, that's all I want to know.
I didn't mean to make you mad,
I know your frustrated as could be,
please don't feel so sad,
and just have a little faith in me.
Times are troubled, times are bad,
what ever happened to what we had,
your in my heart, and in my soul,
don't let our anger get out of control.
I'll try my best,
that's all I can do,
with you I'm blessed
and I love you.
So please forgive me
for what I have done,
I hope you can see
you're the only one.
Where are you tonight, I am missing you so, are you alright, that's all I want to know.
Just give us one more chance.
I know it's meant to be.
So I ask you to dance,
one more time with me.
We'll take it slow,
I'll hold you in my arms so tight,
and never let you go,
please come home tonight.
Can't you see
you're the only one.
There's no one else for me.
Let's finish what we have begun
and live life happily.
Be my friend,
and my wife.
I'll love you till the end,
you are my life.
Where are you tonight, I am missing you so, are you alright, that's all I want to know.
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