GLENDARE PARKWe'd like to welcome all the newresidents who have recently movedinto our very special community, andat the same time extend our gratitudeto our current residents who continueto choose to make this communitytheir home. It's the friends andneighbors that make our communitysuch a terrific place to live. Thank youfor being such great neighbors. If yousee some new faces, be sure to sayhello, and please drop by the officeand let us know if we can do anythingto make your stay even better.

According to the US ConsumerProduct Safety Commission (CPSC),millions of homes in the US havesmoke detectors that do not work,usually due to dead or missingbatteries. Fire is the second leadingcause of unintentional death in thehome, making this an important safetyconcern. CPSC recommends you testeach smoke alarm every month toensure it is working properly. Even

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include helmets, child car seats, ortires. You don't know if they havebeen involved in an accident, whichcan make them unsafe for future use.You should also avoid buyingmattresses or cribs used. Mattressescan harbor mold, bacteria, or bedbugs. And cribs are often the subjectof product recalls, which are hard todetermine if you buy themsecond-hand.

alarms with long-life batteries shouldbe tested monthly. A home shouldhave a smoke detector on each leveloutside sleeping areas and insidebedrooms. Proper installation of yoursmoke detectors and a quick checkeach month can mean the differencebetween life and death. Check yourdetectors today, and make a note onyour calendar to check them againeach month.

CalendarJan 1. Rent Due.Jan 6. Rent is Late. Add 5%.Jan 14. Court Papers Filed.Jan 18. Cupcake Day.Jan 21. Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

Cupcake Day!We will be having a special ResidentAppreciation Day on Friday, January18th. Come by the leasing officefrom 9am to 6pm to grab adelectable cupcake!

Money TipBuying used can save you big bucks,but there are some things that youshould never buy used. These

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What better New Year’s resolution can you make than getting your finances in order?

Take time this January to do a few simple things to be prepared.

Organize Better. Instead of keeping your tax records and receipts stuffed into shoeboxes, place them in a large accordion. Label the slots with different categories, like medical expenses, donations to charity, and other deductions. Every time you pay your bills, drop your receipts into the appropriate slot. When tax time comes around, you’ll have everything at your fingertips.

Learn More about the Tax Laws. You don’t need to make the tax code your bedside reading, but it is helpful to become more knowledgeable about the tax laws that might affect you. If you are unsure about what deductions you may qualify for, or what tax consequences you may incur from investing decisions, consider talking to a qualified accountant.

Look Into Your Tax Saving Opportunities. Ask your employer about ways to maximize your tax-sheltered savings potential. Consider increasing your contribution to your employer’s 401(k) plan to take advantage of all of the tax benefits available to you. Also ask about any “flexible spending arrangements” that you may qualify for.

Tax Tips for the New Year

“ People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, but they really should be worried about what they eat between the New Year and Christmas.”

- Anonymous

Toy Safety after the Holidays

Now that all the presents have been unwrapped, take some time to make sure

that all of your child’s gifts are safe. Choking is the number one cause of toy-related deaths and injuries. You should look for labeling on toys that say they may not be suitable for children under the age of three. This means that the toy can have parts that come off and are small enough to cause a choking hazard. Be aware that some toys just barely meet government safety standards.

Another hazard can come from toys that make noise. Nearly 15 percent of children between the ages of 6 and 17 show signs of hearing loss. Part of this is the result of noisemaking toys, including toy cell phones. Since these types of

toys are often used close to a child’s ear, you should monitor toy usage. Check to see if the toy has a mute switch and switch the toy to off if the noise level is too loud. Some toys have a low setting for the sound it makes, so take advantage of that.

Finally, although the Consumer Protection Safety Improvement Act of last year did enact tougher standards for lead levels in children’s toys, some products still contain this chemical. Lead poisoning can cause irreversible learning disabilities, behavioral problems, and at very high levels, seizures, coma, and death. Keep toys out of your child’s mouth and wash his or her hands after playing.

“ New Year’s Resolution: To tolerate fools more gladly, provided this does not encourage them to take up more of my time.”

- James Agate