| RE: What is a Roth IRA? |
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A Roth IRA may or may not be your best bet. You need some good financial advice from a professional. Your bank will probably have an investment advisor. Make an appointment and get some advice and education and get started on a retirement plan before it's too late. Put away NOW as much as you can, both into and IRA and into any other plan you are eligible for. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Grease Stain on Cotton Shorts |
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Pour some half ammonia/half water on the stain then rub stain thoroughly with Fels-Naptha soap. Roll them up and let them "soak" for 30 minutes, then toss in the wash and wash as usual. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Starbucks - Grounds for Growth |
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One can probably find coffee grounds at several different places close to home--a nursing home, a hospital, a convenience store, a small cafe, a nearby restaurant. If you talk to the manager they may be willing to save some for you. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Poaching Eggs - Tips and Recipes |
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I have an egg poacher I got at a thrift store. Spray the cups with pan spray before putting the eggs in, put water in the bottom, simmer covered a few minutes and they come out perfect. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Ants Infesting My Trees |
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Call or visit your county USDA extension office and see what they have to recommend. Or visit them online and see if their website offers any suggestions. I've done this for yard problems in my state and found much good information from them. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Ring Around the Tub |
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Assuming this ring is a calcium or other mineral deposit I would suggest Bar Keeper's Friend. Scrub with a plastic scrubber. This is the best cleanser I have every used and will clean a variety of surfaces. It is a powder and you can find it where the other cleansers are displayed. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Acid Loving Plants? |
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Check this link http://www.espoma.com/content.aspx?type=gp&id=2 for a partial list. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Moving Into an Apartment With a Friend - Tips and Advice |
Well, if you're reading thriftyfun.com you must have a level head of your shoulders!! Here are some tips from a senior citizen who has made almost every mistake I caution you about so I hope you will take them to heart and act wisely. Good luck and have a nice life!!!
1. MAKE A WRITTEN AGREEMENT!!! Apartments are usually rented to ONE person i.e. only one person's signature will appear on the rental or lease agreement and THAT PERSON IS LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DAMAGE TO THE PREMISES. So get everything spelled out on paper, especially the FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS. Also cover living arrangements, cleaning of each one's messes, division of duties, care of common areas, guests staying overnight. taking care of damages to the premises, anything else that might cause friction. More friendships break up over friends living together than anything else and not infrequently, the former friends end up in small claims court trying to settle disputes.
2. Choose your apartment wisely. Talk to the landlord and other tenants. Is there a lot of noise around? Do the police ever get called to investigate incidents? (Go and ask the Police Department.) IS THE AREA SAFE AND IS YOUR APARTMENT SECURED WITH GOOD LOCKS? Is there on-site security of any kind? Do you have a heavy duty chain lock on the door? How about a dead bolt?
3. Be respectful of your neighbors and don't cause a lot of disturbance.
4. Don't bring any tempting valuables with you that someone else may want to steal i.e. jewelry, other valuables. Leave those with your parents or get a safe deposit box at the bank.
5. Always lock your door when you go somewhere, even to the pool (if you have one.)
6. Don't share too much personal information with people you've just met. Be friendly with your neighbors and stay on good terms but be cautious....there ARE predators (and other people you won't like) out there and you and your friend are still very young.
7. And lastly, analyze just how much you have to spend and set your priorities and don't get into debt so heavily you can't pay your rent and utilities.
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| RE: My kitten won't stop sucking on me! |
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We once had a cat that had its own "comfy toy", a soft stuffed baby toy. It was a source of comfort to him and we saw no harm in him doing it. He purred and "kneaded" it until he fell asleep. I wouldn't worry about it. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Killing Rhubarb |
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Cutting off all above ground growth and then drilling a hold in the stump and filling hole with motor oil may work. This works on tree stumps and doesn't pollute the ground. ... View related article. |
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