Bet You Didn't Know: Smart Answers for Every Aspect of Your Life - Softcover
Before you call the plumber, take out that policy, retain an attorney, pick up that prescription, or buy that layette?
get the tips before you get the headaches!
BET YOU DIDN'T KNOW . . .
—When buying a carpet, don't skimp on the quality of the pad underneath, it disintegrates
—Picking up marbles with your bare feet eases foot pain
—Peaches ripen faster if left in a box covered with newspaper
—Some foods can be dangerous to your pet, especially chocolate, nuts, and many of those holiday treats left out for company during parties
—401(k) retirement plans are the best savings and investment deals for most workers
—Never pay for repair work in advance or put more than a third of the price down by check or credit card
Consumer advocate Robyn Freedman Spizman has educated hundreds of thousands of people on how to find a bargain, save time, avoid losing money, and get organized. Now she's consulted the experts in every field for Bet You Didn't Know, a practical, hands-on guide to getting what you want and what you pay for.
From everyday dilemmas like running errands and home entertaining to not-so-everyday situations, such as buying a car, dealing with a divorce, or planning a funeral, Spizman offers hundreds of easier, quicker, safer ways of doing it all. You'll cut costs and avoid mistakes by knowing all the facts before you put your money, your health, or your future on the line!
get the tips before you get the headaches!
BET YOU DIDN'T KNOW . . .
—When buying a carpet, don't skimp on the quality of the pad underneath, it disintegrates
—Picking up marbles with your bare feet eases foot pain
—Peaches ripen faster if left in a box covered with newspaper
—Some foods can be dangerous to your pet, especially chocolate, nuts, and many of those holiday treats left out for company during parties
—401(k) retirement plans are the best savings and investment deals for most workers
—Never pay for repair work in advance or put more than a third of the price down by check or credit card
Consumer advocate Robyn Freedman Spizman has educated hundreds of thousands of people on how to find a bargain, save time, avoid losing money, and get organized. Now she's consulted the experts in every field for Bet You Didn't Know, a practical, hands-on guide to getting what you want and what you pay for.
From everyday dilemmas like running errands and home entertaining to not-so-everyday situations, such as buying a car, dealing with a divorce, or planning a funeral, Spizman offers hundreds of easier, quicker, safer ways of doing it all. You'll cut costs and avoid mistakes by knowing all the facts before you put your money, your health, or your future on the line!
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Banish those words "If only I had known!" from your vocabulary forever with this smart, savvy compendium to daily living.
Bet you didn?t know . . .
- Salt, lemon juice, white vinegar, and baking soda can be used as environment-friendly household cleaners
- You can prevent stove spills from burning by pouring salt over the spill while cooking. When cool, wipe up.
- To cut the risk of prostate cancer by a whopping 34 percent, think "red" as in two to four servings of tomato sauce a week
- You can use a clean soft-bristle paintbrush to dust pleats on a lampshade
- When applying to colleges for scholarships and financial aid, look beyond the brand-name colleges and also apply to a variety of public and private schools for a wider range of offers
- Apples lose flavor and firmness about ten times faster at room temperature, so store them in the refrigerator
Plus, Bet You Didn?t Know features cooking substitutions when you?re in a pinch, decorating do?s and don?ts, catering the perfect party, pulling together a profitable yard sale, managing legal matters, preventing heart disease, selling or buying a house, and much, much more!
Bet you didn?t know . . .
- Salt, lemon juice, white vinegar, and baking soda can be used as environment-friendly household cleaners
- You can prevent stove spills from burning by pouring salt over the spill while cooking. When cool, wipe up.
- To cut the risk of prostate cancer by a whopping 34 percent, think "red" as in two to four servings of tomato sauce a week
- You can use a clean soft-bristle paintbrush to dust pleats on a lampshade
- When applying to colleges for scholarships and financial aid, look beyond the brand-name colleges and also apply to a variety of public and private schools for a wider range of offers
- Apples lose flavor and firmness about ten times faster at room temperature, so store them in the refrigerator
Plus, Bet You Didn?t Know features cooking substitutions when you?re in a pinch, decorating do?s and don?ts, catering the perfect party, pulling together a profitable yard sale, managing legal matters, preventing heart disease, selling or buying a house, and much, much more!
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- PublisherBallantine Books
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 044900337X
- ISBN 13 9780449003374
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages432
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