Youth In Transition Toolkit

I would choose the following telephone carrier(s):

Local: __

Long Distance: ___

Or

Package: ____

Remember that the current cost of a postcard stamp is 23¢ and a first class postage stamp
for a letter is only 37¢. For the cost of five to ten minute minutes of long distance, you
can send a letter or a card to a friend or relative.

The Cheapest Long Distance Carrier

Stay away from charge calls to 900- (and some 800- and 888- ) numbers. They are
very expensive!!!

To estimate your approximate monthly telephone bill, add up each of the sub-sections.

Surcharges and Taxes:

Local Calls:

Regional (Local Toll) Calls:

State-to-State Calls billed by a long distance carrier:

Or Package

Total:
$

Now that you have estimated the approximate amount of your monthly telephone bill,
enter the total amount into your personal budget sheet on the “Phone” line under
Utilities.