By now, we have all heard a lot about that pesky Y2K problem. Once the problem was recognized, speculation began. Most public utilities, financial service institutions and the government have reassured us that Y2K issues are under control. From our cellular phones to our videocassette recorders to programmable coffee makers, it's important not to overlook what makes your own home tick in anticipation of millennium problems.
Many financial experts discourage liquidating investments and stockpiling money.
This will help you prove that you paid your bills. Because it may be cold on New Year's Eve where you live, don't run the risk your home won't be heated. Contact your thermostat's manufacturer to determine if your model is Y2K compliant. If you rely on medication, ask your physician to prescribe enough to carry you through at least the first month of 2000. If 2000 arrives without any problems, we'll all breathe a sigh of relief.