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Brain Teaser…
What three-letter word completes all of
the following words?
C _ _ _ ing
Rec _ _ _
_ _ _ ocate
G _ _ _ ery
(See page 4 for the answer.)
What’s My Home Worth?
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current value, I will gladly conduct a
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What Are The Hot Jobs?
Seeking a new career path? Here are in-
demand jobs and their predicted growth
rate from 2010-2020:
Market Research Analyst – 41%
Medical Assistant – 31%
Personal Financial Advisor – 32%
Physical Therapy Assistant – 46%
Software Developer – 30%
Avoid Those Hotel Germs
What is probably the germiest thing in
your hotel or motel room? The TV
remote. Everyone touches it, so before
you do, cover it with a baggy or the
hotel shower cap.
Have A Laugh…
A guy finds a sheep wandering in his
neighborhood and takes it to the police
station. The sergeant says, "Why don’t
you just take it to the zoo?"
The next day, the sergeant spots the
same guy walking down the street with
the sheep. "I thought I told you to take
that sheep to the zoo," the sergeant says.
"I know," the guy responds. "Yesterday
I took him to the zoo. Today I’m taking
him to the movies."
Top Organizing Websites
www.containerstore.com
-- great
storage variety, plus free video clips.
www.solutions.com
-- for big fixes,
such as garages and attics.
www.organize.com
-- features
home storage plus specialty
organizers.
Can A Hybrid Save You Money?
Almost every automaker now has a hybrid option, but is a hybrid (a car
with a gas engine and an electric motor) right for you? The main factors to
consider are how many miles you drive and how long you plan to keep the car.
You’ll have to calculate the annual gas savings and compare it to the extra
price you’ll pay to get a hybrid car. On average, hybrid cars can cost $2,000
to $6,000 more than the non-hybrid car of the same make and model, and they
average 40 mpg compared to an average of 25 mpg for non-hybrid vehicles.
With this in mind, see which of these scenarios matches your driving pattern:
Scenario 1: You drive about 20 miles per day (7,500 per year).
If you
use your vehicle primarily to go between home and work, you may not drive
enough to make back your extra investment with a hybrid. With this amount
of driving, it will take you about 8 years to “break-even” where gas savings
offset the higher purchase price.
Scenario 2: You drive about 40 miles per day (15,000 per year).
If
you use your vehicle to take several more trips during the week than simply to
and from work, you may want to consider a hybrid car. With this amount of
driving, it will take you about 4 years to break-even.
Scenario 3: You drive about 80 miles per day (30,000 per year).
If
you use your vehicle to frequently drive long distances, a hybrid vehicle may
be a great option for you because it will take you about 2 years to break-even.
Keep in mind, these scenarios are based on current gas prices and hybrid
technology. If gas prices continue to rise and new innovations create vehicles
with even higher fuel efficiency, it may take less time to break-even.
Beyond the gas savings, you can factor in potentially lower insurance
rates, possible tax credits, lower maintenance due to less wear and tear on the
engine and brakes. You can do more research by specific make and model at:
www.fueleconomy.gov
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