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How to shop for a mortgage
For most people, there is no financial commitment that lasts as long, costs as much, or is as complex as a mortgage. Yet, with proper planning and knowledge, it's possible to realize considerable savings at the outset of a mortgage, and possibly even later when you refinance or modify your obligations.
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GARDENING IN JULY
You may be preoccupied with vacation plans, but don't forget your gardening! After all the work you've put in, you don't want to leave your plants and lawns to the ravages of hot weather, weeds, and insects.
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Some expert tips on balancing your checking account
You're no doubt familiar with the procedure for balancing your checking account and reconciling it to the bank's monthly statements. You also probably know the head-scratching frustrations of finding those figures failing to match up. What can you do?
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Death in the family: how to be financially ready
When a family member dies, it's a time of deep shock for the survivors. Just when personal grief may make decisions most difficult, there are a number of important actions to take.
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A quick guide to dog and cat vaccinations
Thanks to immunization with vaccines, polio and smallpox have almost been eliminated from the American scene. The same thing can happen with many diseases of household dogs and cats-- if their owners see to it that they get the necessary vaccinations ...
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Your rights on unfamiliar roads
You're 1,500 miles from home, returning to your motel after a lengthy-- and pleasant-- evening out at a popular night spot, and you glimpse a flashing red light in the rearview mirror. For even a peace-loving, law-abiding citizen, the next thoughts are chilling ones:
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100 IDEAS UNDER 100 DOLLARS
To counter the rising cost of just about everything, here's help: our annual classic collection of 100 great ideas under $100. As you thumb through, we think you'll agree all the projects look a lot more expensive than they are. The secret is that you cut costs by doing the work yourself-- the price quoted is for the materials and it will vary somewhat depending on where you live.
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GOOD NEWS
Your camping gear stays dry whatever the weather when you carry everything in one of these waterproof sacks designed for the canoe camper.
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The Bountiful Bahamas
Just 50 miles east of Palm Beach, a dazzling mosaic of tropical islands and seas stretches southward almost to the shores of Haiti. Warmed year-round by the Gulf Stream, and cooled in summer by soft trade winds, the low-lying Bahamas have become a reasonably priced, easy-to-reach vacation mecca for thousands of Americans each year.
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Shopping editor's choice
Discover the fun and convenience of shopping by mail! You can order with complete confidence any of the items shown: each company will refund your money if you're not delighted.
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The man next door
Grumpy Ned Carter finally found something good to say about the postal service. He says it's the only organization that has ever succeeded in breaking up chain letters.
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