Page 12 THE HERALD OUTLOOK Saturday Decembers Giving the right gift A good year lies ahead takes some ingenuity ASTROGRAPH ITS YOUR MONEY Paul J Rocket Christmas I love it It wonderful having all the family together singing Christmas carols attending church together meeting people there who havt come home for Christmas plus all the good times and fellowship that come with this festive time of the year and gifts What did you get last year Quick now can you remember If you are like me you received the traditional things mostly clothing which can always be us ed My kids banded together to get me a tarpaulin for my small sailboat that I really needed plus an assortment of fancy things such as a lighter for the gas barbecue once the liquid is used it has to be thrown away and other nac s that are nice but not needed I received some fancy to my tools I a doit yourself builder which are nice but as yet unused How many things did you get that are nice but not needed Today it is becoming a problem yes almost a headache for many to try and find suitable gifts for their loved ones on the many occasions we Today we have mother s day fathers day birthdays Christmas an niversanes etc at which we like to give gifts There is nothing wrong with this but after a while what do you give When you reach my age chances are you have all the necessities you really need M wife and five children are asking Dad what can you for Christmas I have ti answer I don I know I have all the clothing I need and can use some to replace item lint wear out but other than that I live comfortably When I set the gifts thdt ire given today am al the in of people who invest them But per cent of them are to have but in most tnhavi But some Christmas gifts art dif I recall years ago an unmarried ladv who gave to her two nephews a gift of each in the form of mutual fund shares She would have me order a certificate or those shares and she would give that certificate at Christmas and another one again at their fair amounting to per vear for each of them What would that gift be worth if it were continued over the years She started the program when her nephews five and six years old If she continued it until they were 25 of age and then continued investing a year in to mutual funds through to age if it averaged 15 per cent per year they would be worth over 1 million at age What will your Christmas gifts be worth even next year The fancj but often gifts are nice to receive and the purchase of them keeps business going and shop keepers happy But per cent of them will do one thing only and that is lose value and ultimately become thltss An investment Christinas for present will grow and provide untold gifts in the future Maybe we should consider giving little bit of future builder amongst the gifts we share with our and loved ones Start with our children giving them a ear between Christmas and of investments that could he worth over million in their futun Sptnri the other half of your gift dollars on toys and things thai will give pleasure but soon lose all their values It s a thought frve chart of how a mutu fund has compared to i fixed interest the last contact Peter Ml Georgetown or phone Pifut J Rocket is lh author of the best seller I Invest in Mutual I and President of rs I OSOL Before you send it seal it with a Christmas Seal birthday Dec 10 1989 Generally speaking the year ahead should be a much happier and fulfilling one tor you than this pas year Good ngs could happen or you in several key areas SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 Dec You re aware ol the you been neglecting certain lilies and this has not gone unnoticed by some one else You d do wrjat ex peeled you before you re called to task Sagittarius treat yourself to a birthday gift Send lor your Astro Graph predictions for the year ahead by mail 1 to Astro Graph this newspaper PO Box Cleveland OH 3428 Be sure to state your zodiac sign CAPRICORN Dec Jan 19 Today social activities should be fun but there are indications you might take them a little too seriously Be everyone even if you don t want to be there AQUARIUS Jen Feb 19 Compar your status and resources against those of your peers is not a good game for you to play today It could cause you to dislike someone because of what this person has PISCES Feb 20March 20 Kidding others may seem like an innocent lark to you today but be careful at you aim your barbs One of your targets might take your osrunq ser ARIES March 21 April Financial matters are rather iffy today Howev er it looks like you do OK unless you allow someone erratic to Influence your thinking TAURUS April 20May 20 Indecisive could be your undoing today so don t prolong important decisions If you do you may have to make a snap ludgrqent and it might not turn out too well GEMINI June Today you want to do a lot for others and end up frustrating yourself because you can accomplish it all Take pride the fact that you tried to help CANCER June 21 July 22 The de mands of a self serving friend could an noy you more than usual today Normal you can tolerate or at least cope but not today LEO July 23 Aug Should you get involved something competitive to day don do any coasting If you relax for even a minute the competilion will slip pasi you VIRGO Aug Subdueinch nations today to contradict others for thabeck of it Companies won I ap your company if they Ihmk you re acting a bit too superior LIBRA Sept Oct 23 Joint ventures could be problematical today especial ly if you re involved in an arrangement where Ihe greater portion of liability fails on you SCORPIO Oct 24 Nov 22 Your mate won want you making all the decisions today nor will you want decisions made lor you For the sake of harmony it best both parties respect Ihe other wishes IMS NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE Metallic Taste It is safe to store fruits and fruit juices opened cans in the refrig erator but acid fruits and vege tables may take on an unpleasant metallic taste ITS CHRISTMAS AT COUNTRY LAjjfe LIVE LOBSTER Snow 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