Out On Your Own

Table Of Contents

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Table Of Contents

Introduction

• What This Book Is About
• Who Needs This Book
• The “So What Do I Do Now?” Syndrome
• How To Use This Book

A Place Of Your Own

• What Features Do You Want?
• Location
• Amenities
• Can You Afford It?
• Buy or Rent
• Realtor's Fee
• Security and Cleaning Deposit
• Costs Of Moving In
• Decorating The New Place
• Adding or Replacing Furniture, Kitchen Equipment, and
• Other Items You Need In The New Place
• Moving Your Stuff Into The New Place
• The Length Of Your Rental Agreement
• If You Need A Roommate, Choose Carefully
• Looking For A Place
• How To Apply
• Signing The Place You Want
• Qualifying Made Easy
• Disputes Between Landlords and Tenants
• Daily Living
• A Partial List Of Household Possessions You May Want

Household Skills

• Change A Fuse or Reset A Circuit Breaker
• Fix A Leaky Faucet
• Quiet A Running Toilet
• Unclog A Stuffed Toilet
• Shut Off Gas and Water In An Emergency
• Sew A Button or A Seam
• Loosen A Balky Window, Door, or Drawer
• Simple Repairs
• Easy Repairs
• Serious Repairs
• Insulate A Leaky Window or Door
• Make Tea or Coffee
• Cook An Egg
• Take Out A Smell
• Remove A Spot
• Iron Your Clothes
• Do Your Laundry
• Set Up Your Bed

Your First Car

• Do you need one?
• Why do you want a car?
• Your first insurance
• Car Maintenance For Dummies
• Regular Scheduled Maintenance
• Special Maintenance
• Basic Car Skills
• Evaluate A Mechanic
• Fixing A Flat Tire
• Check Engine and Transmission Oil
• Check the Radiator Coolant
• Parking Inside or On The Street?

Getting/Holding Onto That Job You Really Want

• Finding a job
• Check job listings for generally advertised openings.
• Ask a professional — a “head hunter” — to match your
• with a job that's right for you.
• Make use of your personal contacts
• Use your initiative to identify and pursue specific positions
• Holding A Job
• Building Relationships.
• Developing Skill and Experience.
• Being Easy To Work With.
• Letting Others Know of Your Successes.
• Striving To Help Your Employer.
• Basic Career Moves
• Keep Your Eye On Your Target
• Compare Your Situation To Others
• Find A Mentor
• Steadily Improve Yourself
• Move Toward “High Profile” Positions
• Create your own job

Handling Your Finances

• Budgeting
• Basic Living Expenses
• Paying Your Bills
• Restraining Your Urges
• Managing Your Assets: Cash, Credit, and Investments
• Tiered Accounts
• A Method For Locking Up Cash
• Use Credit In Place Of Emergency Cash
• Invest Using Dollar Cost Averaging
• Cut Down On Unnecessary Expenses
• The Correct Money Question
• The Coupon Consideration
• Saving For The Future
• Save Before You Spend
• Save For Retirement
• Paying No More Than Your Fair Share In Taxes
• A Tax Comparison Example
• Additional Tax Benefits
• Tax Savings Are Just One Consideration

Medical, Personal, And Safety Information

• When You Need A Doctor, When You Don't
• Should You Seek Medical Attention
• How sick am I?
• Are there any home care remedies I can use?
• If you determine you should see a doctor.
• Lining Up Medical Resources for Future Emergencies
• Select and start a relationship with a doctor
• Ask questions
• Common Ailments and Remedies
• Dealing With Emergencies
• Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
• Offering Emergency Aid
• First Aid
• Household Safety
• Electricity
• Poison
• Heat
• General Activity

Shopping For Clothes

• What To Buy
• When to Buy Clothing
• Where to Buy Clothing
• How to Buy Clothing

Meals And Nutrition

• Basic Nutrition
• Food Poisoning
• Food Shopping
• Recipes and Cooking
• General Cooking Techniques
• Use The Right Equipment
• Careful and Accurate Measurement
• Basic Cooking Processes
• Some Easy Recipes
• Breakfasts
• Lunches
• Portable Lunches
• Dinners
• Vegetables
• Desserts
• Eating Habits

Making Sense Of Everyday Contracts

• General Concepts
• Why Sign A Contract?
• Will You Go To Court?
• Care In Considering A Contract
• Making Changes To A Contract
• Evaluating A Contract
• Specific Tips On Specific Contracts
• Leases and Purchase Contracts
• Loans
• Operational and Performance Contracts

Your Emotional Balance

• Developing A “Significant” Relationship
• Testing Your Qualifications
• Testing Your Personality
• Depression

Out On Your Own -- Everything You Need To Know Before, During, and After Leaving The Nest, Robert A. Moskowitz, Key Publications, $21.95, ISBN: 0-9624415-3-8

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