Triglycerides are checked as part of a routine blood test known as a lipid panel, which also checks your cholesterol levels. For most accurate results, you should fast for 9 to 12 hours before the test. Acceptable triglyceride levels are less than 150 mg/dL.
The national average for gas spending is about $220 a month and married couples my age with kids tend to spend about $250. Thatâs interesting, but how does my personal gas spending stack up? Unfortunately, weâre above average, even for our particular location. We typically spend right around $275-$290 each month on gas.
Beating the average family budget can actually be a challenge. The average family spends only $1,379.75 on housing per month. That includes mortgage/rent, utilities, cleaning and maintenance. The average grocery bill is only $302.