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2017 Consumption and Activities Mail Survey for HRS W13

Label	Type	Description
A1		Watching programs or movies/videos on TV ...... hours last week
A2		Reading newspapers or magazines ...... hours last week
A3		Reading books ...... hours last week
A4		Listening to music ...... hours last week
A5		Sleeping and napping (including at night) ...... hours last week
A6		Walking ...... hours last week
A7		Participating in sports or other exercise activities ...... hours last week
A8		Visiting in-person with friends, neighbors, or relatives...... hours last week
A9		Communicating by telephone, letters, e-mail, Facebook, Skype, or other media with friends, neighbors, or relatives...... hours last week
A10		Working for pay...... hours last week
A11		Using the computer...... hours last week
A12		Praying or meditating...... hours last week
A13		House cleaning...... hours last week
A14		Washing, ironing, or mending clothes ...... hours last week
A15		Yard work or gardening ...... hours last week
A16		Shopping or running errands ...... hours last week
A17		Preparing meals and cleaning-up afterwards ...... hours last week
A18		Personal grooming and hygiene, such as bathing and dressing ...... hours last week
A19		Caring for pets ...... hours last week
A20		Physically showing affection for others through hugging, kissing, etc. ...... hours last week
A21		Helping friends, neighbors, or relatives who did not live with you and did not pay you for the help ...... hours last month
A21-5		Taking care of grandchildren ...... hours last month
A22		Doing volunteer work for religious, educational, health-related, or other charitable organizations ...... hours last month
A23		Attending religious services ...... hours last month
A24		Attending meetings of clubs or religious groups ...... hours last month
A25		Taking care of finances or investments, such as banking, paying bills, balancing the checkbook, doing taxes, etc. ...... hours last month
A26		Treating or managing an existing medical condition of your own ...... hours last month
A27		Playing cards or games, or solving puzzles ...... hours last month
A28		Attending concerts, movies, or lectures, or visiting museums ...... hours last month
A29		Singing or playing a musical instrument ...... hours last month
A30		Doing arts and crafts projects, including knitting, embroidery, or painting ...... hours last month
A31		Doing home improvements, including painting, redecorating, or making home repairs ...... hours last month
A32		Working on, maintaining, or cleaning your car(s) or vehicle(s) ...... hours last month
A33		Dining or eating outside the home (not related to business or work) ...... hours last month
A34		Thinking of your meals last week, how much time did you spend eating meals at home last week? ...... hours last week
A35		During the past year, about how much time did you spend on average on health? ________hours per week
A35-2		During the past year, about how much time did you spend on average on health? ________hours per month
A35-3		During the past year, about how much time did you spend on average on health? ________hours per last year
A36		Did you spend any time last week treating or managing the medical condition of another person?
A37		If you helped another person manage his or her bills or claims, please include that time. ________hours per week
A37-2		If you helped another person manage his or her bills or claims, please include that time. ________hours per month
A37-3		If you helped another person manage his or her bills or claims, please include that time. ________hours per year
A38		How many days in the last twelve months were you away from home on overnight trips related to business or work? _____ Days
A39		How many days in the last twelve months were you away from home on overnight trips or vacations not related to business or work? _____ Days
A40		How often do you use your mind in what you do? (Check one.)
A41		How often do you use your body in what you do? (Check one.)
A42		How often are your activities done with other people? (Check one.)
A43		How often do your activities benefit other people? (Check one.)
A44		Were the questions in Section A answered by the person to whom this questionnaire was addressed, or did someone else answer for that person? (Check one.)
A45		Approximately, how long did it take you to complete Section A? ____ Minutes
B1A1		If so, what were the make, model, year and price of the vehicles you purchased or leased? Car 1 : Make
B1A2		If so, what were the make, model, year and price of the vehicles you purchased or leased? Car 1 : Model
B1A3		If so, what were the make, model, year and price of the vehicles you purchased or leased? Car 1 : Year
B1A4		If so, what were the make, model, year and price of the vehicles you purchased or leased? Car 1 : Price
B1A5		If so, what were the make, model, year and price of the vehicles you purchased or leased? Car 1 : New or used?
B1B1		If so, what were the make, model, year and price of the vehicles you purchased or leased? Car 2 : Make
B1B2		If so, what were the make, model, year and price of the vehicles you purchased or leased? Car 2 : Model
B1B3		If so, what were the make, model, year and price of the vehicles you purchased or leased? Car 2 : Year
B1B4		If so, what were the make, model, year and price of the vehicles you purchased or leased? Car 2 : Price
B1B5		If so, what were the make, model, year and price of the vehicles you purchased or leased? Car 2 : New or used?
B1C1		If so, what were the make, model, year and price of the vehicles you purchased or leased? Car 3 : Make
B1C2		If so, what were the make, model, year and price of the vehicles you purchased or leased? Car 3 : Model
B1C3		If so, what were the make, model, year and price of the vehicles you purchased or leased? Car 3 : Year
B1C4		If so, what were the make, model, year and price of the vehicles you purchased or leased? Car 3 : Price
B1C5		If so, what were the make, model, year and price of the vehicles you purchased or leased? Car 3 : New or used?
B2		In the past twelve months, has your household purchased a refrigerator?
B2A		If yes: About how much was the purchase price?
B3		In the past twelve months, has your household purchased a washing machine and/or dryer?
B3A		If yes: About how much was the purchase price?
B4		In the past twelve months, has your household purchased a dishwasher?
B4A		If yes: About how much was the purchase price?
B5		In the past twelve months, has your household purchased a television?
B5A		If yes: About how much was the purchase price?
B6		In the past twelve months, has your household purchased a computer?
B6A		If yes: About how much was the purchase price?
B7		Homeowner’s or renter’s insurance Amount spent in last 12 month
B8		Property taxes Amount spent in last 12 month
B9		Vehicle insurance Amount spent in last 12 month
B10		Vehicle maintenance: parts, repairs, and servicing Amount spent in last 12 month
B11		Health insurance: out-of-pocket, including Medicare supplemental insurance Amount spent in last 12 month
B12		Trips and vacations: including transportation, accommodations, and recreational expenses on trips Amount spent in last 12 month
B13		Home repairs and maintenance: materials your household bought directly Amount spent in last 12 month
B14		Home repairs and maintenance services - hiring costs including materials they provided
B15		Household furnishings and equipment: such as furniture, floor coverings, small appliances, miscellaneous household equipment
B16		Contributions to religious, educational, charitable, or political organizations
B17		Cash or gifts to family and friends outside your household - including alimony and child support payments
B18		MORTGAGE PER MONTH
B18A		MORTGAGE last 12 months
B19		Rent per month
B19A		Rent last 12 months
B20		Electricity per month
B20A		Electricity in last 12 months
B21		Water per month
B21A		Water in last 12 months
B22		Heating fuel for the home per month
B22A		Heating fuel for the home in last 12 months
B23		Telephone, cable, internet per month
B23A		Telephone, cable, internet in last 12 months
B24		Car payments: interest & principal per month
B24A		Car payments: interest & principal in last 12 months
B25		Housekeeping supplies: cleaning and laundry products per month
B25A		Housekeeping supplies: cleaning and laundry products in last 12 months
B26		Housekeeping, dry cleaning and laundry services: hiring costs for housekeeping or home cleaning, and amount spent at dry cleaners and laundries per month
B26A		Housekeeping, dry cleaning and laundry services: hiring costs for housekeeping or home cleaning, and amount spent at dry cleaners and laundries in last 12 months
B27		Gardening and yard supplies: yard, lawn and garden products per month
B27A		Gardening and yard supplies: yard, lawn and garden products in last 12 months
B28		Gardening and yard services: hiring costs including materials they provided per month
B28A		Gardening and yard services: hiring costs including materials they provided in last 12 months
B29		Clothing and apparel: including footwear, outerwear, and products such as watches or jewelry per month
B29A		Clothing and apparel: including footwear, outerwear, and products such as watches or jewelry in last 12 months
B30		Personal care products and services: including hair care, shaving and skin products, amount spent at hair dresser, manicure, etc. per month
B30A		Personal care products and services: including hair care, shaving and skin products, amount spent at hair dresser, manicure, etc. in last 12 months
B31		Prescription and nonprescription medications: out-of-pocket cost, not including what’s covered by insurance per month
B31A		Prescription and nonprescription medications: out-of-pocket cost, not including what’s covered by insurance in last 12 months
B32		Health care services: out-of-pocket cost of hospital care, doctor services, lab tests, eye, dental, and nursing home care per month
B32A		Health care services: out-of-pocket cost of hospital care, doctor services, lab tests, eye, dental, and nursing home care in last 12 months
B33		Medical supplies: out-of-pocket cost, not including what’s covered by insurance per month
B33A		Medical supplies: out-of-pocket cost, not including what’s covered by insurance in last 12 months
B34		Tickets to movies, sporting events, and performing arts per month
B34A		Tickets to movies, sporting events, and performing arts in last 12 months
B35		Sports: including gym, exercise equipment such as bicycles, skis, boats, etc. per month
B35A		Sports: including gym, exercise equipment such as bicycles, skis, boats, etc. in last 12 months
B36		Hobbies and leisure equipment: such as photography, stamps, reading materials, camping, etc. per month
B36A		Hobbies and leisure equipment: such as photography, stamps, reading materials, camping, etc. in last 12 months
B37		Food and beverages: food and drinks, including alcoholic, that you buy in grocery or other stores per week
B37A		Food and beverages: food and drinks, including alcoholic, that you buy in grocery or other stores per month
B37B		Food and beverages: food and drinks, including alcoholic, that you buy in grocery or other stores in last 12 months
B38		Dining and/or drinking out: items in restaurants, cafes, and diners, including take-out food per week
B38A		Dining and/or drinking out: items in restaurants, cafes, and diners, including take-out food per month
B38B		Dining and/or drinking out: items in restaurants, cafes, and diners, including take-out food in last 12 months
B39		Gasoline per week
B39A		Gasoline per month
B39B		Gasoline in last 12 months
B40		Last year, my household spent:
B40A		About how much more?
B40B		About how much less?
B41		Sometimes people have positive surprises earlier in life that help their finances turn out better than expected. Did any of the following happen to you? (Check all that apply.)
B42		Sometimes people have negative surprises earlier in life that cause their finances to turn out worse than expected. Did any of the following happen to you? (Check all that apply.)
B43		Please think back to when you were around 45 years old. Suppose you could redo your spending and saving from then to now, which of the following would you do? (Check only one.)
B44a		How strongly do you wish you could redo your spending and saving?
B45a		To save more you have to spend less. Which of the spending categories could you have possibly spent less on?
B44b		How strongly do you wish you could redo your spending and saving?
B45b		To save less you could have spent more. Which of the spending categories would you have spent more on?
B46		We would like to understand more about spending in retirement. Are you retired?
BOX A		How did your TOTAL spending change with retirement?
BOX A b		By how much?
BOX A c		For the items below, check () whether the spending increased, decreased or stayed the same in retirement:
BOX B d		How do you expect your TOTAL spending to change with retirement?
BOX B e		By how much?
BOX B f		For the items below, check () whether you expect spending to increase, decrease or stay the same in retirement:
B47a		Trips, travel, or vacations
B47b		Clothing
B47c		Eating out / food and beverages
B47d		New home, home repairs, or household items
B47e		Entertainment, sports, and hobbies
B47f		Automobile expenses
B48		What do you think are the chances that you will run out of money sometime in the future?
B49		Were the questions in Section B answered by the person to whom this questionnaire was addressed, or did someone else answer for that person? (Check one.)
B50		Approximately, how long did it take you to complete Section B?
C1		Are you working now, temporarily laid off, unemployed and looking for work, disabled and unable to work, retired, a homemaker, or what? (Check all that apply.)
C2		Are you currently married, living with a partner, separated, divorced, widowed, or have you never been married? (Check one.)
C2a		(If married or living with a partner) Did your household spend any money on clothing and apparel (including footwear, outerwear, and products such as watches or jewelry) in the last 12 months:
C2a1		What fraction of that spending was for things that you use?
C2b		Do you (and/or your husband/wife/partner) own or rent the home or apartment you live in? (If you live part of the year in another home or apartment, please answer for the one in which you spend most of the year.) (Check one.)
C3		Please add any comments that you wish in the space below:
C4		Were the questions in Section C answered by the person to whom this questionnaire was addressed, or did someone else answer for that person? (Check one.)
C5		Approximately, how long did it take you to complete Section C?

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