Special Report

Here’s What Americans Spend Their Money On

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10. Restaurants
> Monthly spending amount: $99.00
> Percent of total spending: 2.87%

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9. Car insurance
> Monthly spending amount: $120.00
> Percent of total spending: 3.48%

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8. Gas
> Monthly spending amount: $137.00
> Percent of total spending: 3.97%

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7. Telecom
> Monthly spending amount: $140.00
> Percent of total spending: 4.06%

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6. Health insurance
> Monthly spending amount: $153.00
> Percent of total spending: 4.44%

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