PAGE 2 I Consumer's ' ^ -.i V H Corner 1 by Barry L. Boneno 1 Executive Director High Point Consumer 1 ''■ V Credit Counseling THE TRIBUNAL AID As Director’of a credit counseling corporation, I see many families that have been, allowed their incomes to ' be over burdened by too much credit purchasing. When it comes to credit buying, there are few? guidelines that can be used to keep you on safe ground. Never owre more than 20% of your monthly income to Creditors. This includes things such as TV purchases, appU- ances, furniture, cars, but it does not include home mortgages. Home mort gages or rent payments should not add up to more than one w/eeks income, or approximately 25“/o of your monthly take home. These are general guidelines and should be used as such, each situation is different and has to be judged in dividually. There is no substitute for good old common sense Vk^hen it comes to financial obliga tions. Credit is a great thing if used properly, it can be a night mare if used carelessly. Many people are under the mistaken impression that credit increases ones income, it does not increase your income but credit allows you to enjoy a higher standard of living, but it does nothing to increase income which is free and clear of any strings. In some cases, good credit is more valuable than money, especially when it comes to a car, or a new home. So remem ber, never over obligate yourself with credit con tracts, because once you’ve signed on the dotted line, you owe money, and you must pay it back. How reliable you are to this promise will determine if you will be allowed to have credit extended to you in the future. For futher information contact Consumer Credit Counseling at 919 885- 0041. Know Your Rights A file is kept in the local Credit Bureau on every person who is a potential user of credit in the High Point area. Do I have a choice about whether a file is kept on me? No. The bureau is a private organization sup ported by businessmen for their own use and reference. What can I do if I think there may be something in my file that is not true and I have a hard time getting a loan or charge account because of this untrue information? A new federal law passed in 1970 makes it WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1973 ASTROLOGY GUIDE Bv Sir fteasuc; I This column of questions and answers tax matters is provided by the local office 0 ® ' ' Internal Revenue Service and is published as a public Astrology Guide (Sept 24-Oct 23) Some of service to taxpayers. The column answers questions Aries “The Ram” (Mar your personal luck will be jnost frequently asked by taxpayers. 21-Apr 20) You are at a good, but problems are low point this week. This Ukely to force changes in q, if, after a tax audit, the could have affected your your close associations. IKS finds out that it owes me . j money, will it pay interest on popularity and give you You must undergo an refund? a feehng of not being “extremely tough” turn- ^ yes. If an IRS audit ex needed. Sometimes this over if you are to succeed amination results in a refund, aspect causes lack of in overcoming your dif- yo'* ordinarily receive , r- li.- A 1 terest at the rate of six per- confidence, but you are a ticulties. A co-worker ^ on the amount of capable person and a bit could be the cause of the refund, more effort should solve some strife. Q- I “se the den of my home w . . exclusively in my insurance possible for you to check ^ _ business. I just repaired the out and challenge your credit rating. The law , ^ requires a credit bureau f21) There are a positive that your co- to let each person know f f ^^ore for workers and faniily can t , . . . ,. r., you if you think you have get along without you, but what IS in his file, upon ; , ^ . , „ r , found a sure-fire way to don t chain yourself to a stay at the top of the day-to-day routine. Things heap, Luv. Most of your will work out just fine. Scorpio “The Scorpion” floor of the den. Can I deduct Taurus “The Bull” (Apr (Oct 24-Nov 22) You are the cost of this repair? A. Yes. The cost of repairs to a room used exclusively for business purposes is fully de ductible. If a part of the room is used for business purposes a proportionate amount is de ductible. In addition, a portion of the cost of any repairs you make to the outside of your home can be deducted. How ever, you may not deduct the cost of painting and repairs of other rooms in your house. Q. I am working in the United States this summer and plan to return to my home in Eu* rope in the fall. When should I obtain my “sailing permit” from the IRS? A. The permit, or tax clear ance, should be gotten at least two weeks, but not earlier than 30 days, before your departure. The permit is part of the in come tax form that must be filed by most aliens before their departure from the United States. For more information on obtaining a permit, write the nearest Internal Revenue district office and ask for a copy of IRS Publication 513, “Tax Information for Visitors to the United States.” It’s available free. To Receive Alpha Award outreach request. Before the law was passed, most credit bureaus would not let any person look at their own file. How do I looking at my credit file? In High Point, go to the office of the Credit Bureau at 740 N. Main Street. Someone there will show you your file and explain each entry you don’t understand. When should I do this? There is no need to make this check unless you have trouble getting credit or for some other reason believe that there may be untrue informa tion in the file. If I find that there is The late President, tion of the first of the Opportunities Luncheon, Lyndon Baines )ohnson black college fraternities, Tuesday, August 7, at will be presented the founded at Cornell Uni- vvhich the principle httle picadillos are com- Take some time off to Alpha Phi Alpha PubKc versity, in 1906, will have speaker will be Mr. mon gossip ... so “cool it" recoup your energies, service Award, at the as its theme, “REDEDICA- Samuel L. Higginbottom, about Your kind and gentle 57^1^ anniversary conven- TION TO BROTHER- president of Eastern might get caught in your nature is often imposed Alpha Phi Alpha HOOD", THE NEW AGEN- AirUnes. own net. upon. Fraternity in New Or- DA. An added feature will According to Walter L. leans, August 3 to 9. The be a Symposium - A Morial, convention chair- award will be presented Decade of Civil Rights, man, the New Orleans at the Public meeting. Attorney Belford V. Law- convention will be the Sunday August 5, honor- son Jr. will be the largest and most produc- Gemini “The Twins" [May Sagittarius “The Archer” 22-June 21) The chances [Nov 23-Dec 21) Some- are good that your new times, Luv, you think you romantic interest will can stand the strain no turn out a smashing longer, right? Carry on jg^nson for his devotion are Kenneth success, but those tall with your work and a dedication to the Director, U. S tales seem wide of the marvelous meeting will mark to me. Better just soon take place that will stick to the hearts and have you walking on air flowers, dear Gem. again. Patience is the word, the number 15 Cancer “The Crab” (June should interest your. 22-July 23) Whether it is fact or fiction, your Capricorn “The Goat” mg the late President Moderator, The Panehst Holbert, and dedication to the Director, U. S. Office of cause of civil rights. Fair Housing, Lisbon Senator Hubert H. Hum- Berry, Chief, Voting and phreys, Vice President Pubhc Accommodation, U. under the late President S. Justice Department, A. Johnson, will accept the C. Wharton, Lawyers award. Committee for Civil Rights Also receiving the Under Law. Public Service Award at One of the major untrue information in the silvery tongue seems to be (Dec 22-Jan 20) You can't the Public meeting, will be activities of the conven- Human Resources in Action in North Carolina Mimi Cunningham bm SS ' ' , RALEIGH - North Carolina ranked sixth in the nation in the total number of persons screened for diabetes in 1972, according to John Griswold, Diabetes Pro gram Manager, Chronic Disease Branch, Division of Health Services. Over 33,422 people were screened in local health departments and mass screening clinics. Another 18,000 were tested in multiphasic screening clinics. Of the total number tested, 1,464 were re ferred to their doctors as diabetes suspects. Over 176 persons were found to be diabetics, and 103 were diagnosed border line. Local health depart ments did most of the screening, retesting and referring to private doc tors through ongoing clinics. Mass diabetes clinics were conducted in co operation with local medical societies, health departments. Lions Clubs, and diabetes associa tions. Clinics were held in High Point, Kenansville, making a gigantic hit with seem to make up your i r the opposite sex, right? Be fickle mind whether ere are a varie y o you’ve made a mistake or ways you can ge 1 ems fascinating guess- not, right? You seek removed. These ways will ^ou might be in harmony, but you’ve the file, what can I do? be discussed in the next for an eye-opener. Wilmington, Statesville, and Asheboro and screened 5,230 people. Diabetes was the eighth leading cause of death in North Carolina in 1971, and the second leading cause of blindness. Heart attacks occur two and one-half times more fre quently in diabetics. It is estimated that one per cent of North Carolina’s population has diabetes, and that another 40,000 have the disease and don’t know it. The test for diabetes is simple and relatively painless. 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