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Bureau of Labor Statistics > Consumer Expenditure Survey > Methods

Section 19, Part B - Miscellaneous Expenses - Contributions

Section 19, Part B deals with payments and contributions to persons outside of the consumer unit, and to religious, political, educational and other charitable organizations.

Now I am going to ask about payments and contributions to persons outside of your CU

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Since the first of the reference month, have you or any members of your CU given any money by cash, checks, or given any gift cards to ...

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1. College students living away from home?
2. Any other people not in your CU, such as friends, co-workers, or homeless persons?

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Since the first of the reference month, have you or any members of your CU paid any of the following . . .

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3. Child support?
4. Alimony?

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Since the first of the reference month, have you or any members of your CU given any money by cash, checks, money orders, or credit cards to benefit . . .

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