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Thank You! Thank You!
We closed escrow on 6292 Irena in Camarillo Springs –
sold
for
$365,000 – Thank you Elaine Zermeno
Also closed escrow on 3015 Harbor Blvd at HarborWalk –
sold
for
$309,000 – Thank you Sue McCarron
About to close escrow on 25211 Village 25 at Liesure Village in
Camarillo. Zoe was referred to me by Brian & Rowena Doe – Thank
you!!!
Word of the Month…
Studies have shown your income and
wealth are directly related to the size
and depth of your vocabulary. Here is
this month’s word, so you can impress
your friends (and maybe even fatten
your wallet!)…
Aberrant:
(ab-er-rant) adj
Meaning:
The act of deviating from the
ordinary, usual, or normal type.
Sample Sentence:
Be cautious around
bats who show aberrant behavior, like
flying during the daytime.
Funny Things Kids Say
You can’t hide a piece of broccoli in
a glass of milk.
Don’t ever trust your dog to watch
your food.
If someone is cutting your hair,
don’t sneeze.
Better Than A Gift Card
You may not like giving someone a gift
card because it seems impersonal.
Here’s how to give something anyone
would love. Give them a greeting card
with a hand-written message that says,
“
This card entitles you to a shopping
trip with me to pick out something you
really want.”
One tip: You might want
to include a dollar amount limit!
Confused About Recalls?
Get the latest info from six federal
regulatory agencies by going to
www.recalls.gov
.
Quotes To Live By…
Every problem has in it the seeds of its
own solution. If you don’t have any
problems, you don’t get any seeds.
–Norman Vincent Peale
You just can’t beat the person who
won’t give up.
–
Babe Ruth
Until you make peace with who you are,
you’ll never be content with what you
have.
–
Doris Mortman
Save Thousands On College With
These 5 Financial Aid Secrets
Do you have a senior in high school this year? If you do (or know
someone who does), it’s time to start applying to colleges and seeking the
financial aid and scholarships you’ll need to help pay for their education.
Here are five secrets to pay less for higher education:
When parents’ income matters.
The year prior to the student’s high
school graduation is the basis for financial aid calculations. When
possible, shift income to this year before Spring graduation in the coming
year. This may help you qualify for more financial aid.
Apply early or lose funding.
After January 1, complete and submit the
Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) at
www.fafsa.ed.gov
, and
apply for aid packages your school(s) of choice may require.
Cheaper college tuition may cost you more.
Private schools are often
endowed with funds to offer up to 100% the cost of college. State schools
may have lower tuition costs, but significantly less scholarship money.
Apply to both types of schools and compare overall costs after
scholarships are factored into the equation.
Do not “negotiate.”
Each school has different rules on how scholarship
money is awarded. It doesn’t help to mention another school’s offer to the
aid director. It won’t get you a better scholarship package. However, it is
okay to ask a college to review a previous decision by saying: “What else
can you find to make it possible for my child to go to school here?”
Outside awards may help, but only slightly.
Awards from community
organizations may range from $100 to $1,000 and are a great source of
pride. Keep in mind that these cash awards are considered a resource by
the IRS and may lower your ability for federal funding. Your best option
is to apply for as many scholarships offered directly from the college
before spending too much time on outside funding.