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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1993
Page
8
Consumers learn how to obtain free repairs under goodwill money from manufacturers. Check service bulletins to confirm patterns, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for bulletin access, and compare dealer costs. Negotiate politely with a loyal-customer angle, aiming to avoid out-of-pocket expenses.
The column discusses stopping payments for lost items and making kids bear the cost. It suggests methods like making a child wait for replacements, paying with their own money, earning via chores, or deducting from allowances to instill responsibility. It also notes children benefit when buying with their own funds and lists several children's books about money.
A CNBC Gallup poll shows fewer than one in five Americans feel they have achieved the American Dream. Major obstacles include taxes at 72 percent, education costs at 71 percent, and job security at 58 percent. About 46 percent say the Clinton presidency would hinder their chances, 15 percent see a positive effect, and 34 percent expect no impact.
Computer Associates International Inc in Islandia New York says it will give away its personal finance software to the first one million callers. The kit would normally be worth 69.96 but ships for 6.95. Call 800 3733666 for a copy. The program aids budgeting tracking expenses and investments and works on Windows 3.1 or newer.
The column explains that divorce does not release a former spouse from loan liability if both names appear on the debt and a Chapter 13 plan may delay full payment. Creditors may pursue the co-signer until the repayment plan shows full coverage, so seek legal counsel and credit counseling for options. Sharon Patchett offers guidance and contact info for the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Central New York.
Twenty years ago crib accidents caused 150 to 200 child deaths and 50,000 injuries yearly. Federal standards issued in 1973 reduced hazards by limiting slat spacing, setting minimum dropside heights, and requiring secure dropside operation to prevent active infants from lowering a side.
The guide outlines crib requirements with a snug interior for a standard mattress and compares single and double dropside types. Top double-drop picks include Child Craft 1G101 at 280 dollars and Simmons Victoria at 385 dollars for ease and durability, while Sears Lynwood 37017 at 159 dollars and Tra cers Bobby 375 offer solid value in single dropside options.
Jeanne Casinella, president of the Better Business Bureau, notes that fraudulent consumer claims and a rising reluctance to mediate strain the market. She argues that deceptive tactics and information withholding by buyers raise costs for merchants, who pass them to consumers, eroding ethics and fair play in the overall marketplace.
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