Problem: Article: Write down the parents' names, address, home phone number and cell phone numbers. You should also ask for the nearest cross street or major intersection in case of an emergency. Ask where the parents will be and what time they will return. Bring a small notebook to write this information down in. You can also use a notetaking app on your phone. Find out where the phones are located in the home and make sure you have permission to use them. Ask if you should answer the phone if it rings, and if so, how you should answer. Find out the best way to get out of the house in case of fire. If it's the first time you're babysitting at that house, have the parents take you on a tour of the property. Find out where the children are allowed and not allowed to be. For instance, is there a fire escape, or an exterior door that doesn't open which you should know about? Also find out where the fire extinguishers are located. Try asking, "How should I lock the windows and doors while you're gone? Is there a security system I should know about?" Note where any potentially hazardous areas are, such as ponds or outside machinery. Write down the kids' full names, ages, and dates of birth. Include their weight, height, eye and hair color. You may need this information if any of the kids get lost. Get the contact information for at least two neighbors or relatives in case there is an emergency and you can't get ahold of the parents. Write down the phone numbers for emergency services and poison control. Ask if you should contact 911 and/or a family doctor or pediatrician if there is an emergency. If there are pets in the household, find out if you are supposed to feed them. If so, note the feeding time, as well as the type and amount of food you should give them. If the pets are dogs, ask if they will need to be let outside and how you should go about doing that. For instance, is the yard fenced in? Does the dog need to be on a collar and leash, and if so where are those kept? Make sure to write down who the parents would like you to call if there is an emergency involving a family pet. For instance, should you call the pet's veterinarian or a specific emergency vet? Find out if the kids have any known food or drug allergies. If so, write them down. Get permission to use over-the-counter ointment or lotion in case of minor cuts or scrapes. If the child has been sick or has a chronic condition such as asthma or diabetes, get the schedule of any medication and dosages they need to take. For medications, ask what time it was last given, what time the next dose should be given, and the amount you should give the child. Ask the parents before they leave what rules you should know about. Ask a couple of questions to get them thinking about what the kids might ask you for that they aren't allowed to have. Try asking, "For example, are the kids not allowed to play certain electronic devices? Are there TV shows that are off-limits that they might be asking me about?" If your charges are younger than grade school age, they may have specific naptimes. If you'll be staying into the night, write down those bedtimes also. Ask if there are any routines you should know about before bedtime, such as teeth brushing and putting on a nightlight. Try asking, "Do the kids normally read or chat in their rooms after bedtime, or should it be all quiet and lights out?" Ask what the kids should be given for food and drink. Find out if snacks and meals should occur at exact times, and if the children should be eating outside of those times if they say they're hungry. Note any special instructions, such as if their vegetables should be finished before getting any dessert. Do the parents have any advice on what you should do if a child is crying or colicky? How would they like you to handle any misbehavior? Are there any other special instructions you should know?
Summary: Collect information on your charges. Get familiar with the home. Get important facts about the kids. Write down emergency contacts. Get information regarding household pets, if applicable. Ask about medications and allergies. Know the non-negotiables. Find out bedtimes, if applicable. Write down snack and meal times. Ask for special instructions.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Once you have done all the hard work finding ways to save money, it's important that you make the most of these savings. Open some kind of savings account, with as high an interest rate as you can find, and set up a direct debit every month. Include the debit in your monthly budget so you are prepared for it. Consider opening an account with your local credit union. Having a direct debit is a great way to save money without really thinking about it. The money is transferred automatically, and you'll be surprised how quickly it begins to accumulate. Your employer may have a payroll savings scheme whereby a deduction from your pay slip goes straight to a savings account. Having a savings account and a direct debit is a great way to make saving a habit that you incorporate into your budget. You can also make saving money or shopping more frugally part of your everyday life. Check the prices of different items in shops, and take a moment to think if you could get the same thing cheaper somewhere else. Just being conscious and aware of prices, and the money you could potentially save, will help you to make saving money a habit. Keep an eye out for special offers, and take advantage of them when they suit your needs. The sooner you get into the habit of saving money and budgeting the closer you are to achieving financial independence. To really get a grip on your finances and ensure you will be supported in the future, it's sensible to start planning for retirement early. Social security payments on their own will generally only cover about 40% of an average worker's salary after he retires. It is estimated that you will need around 70% of your salary to live comfortably in retirement, so it's important to start saving. Investigate whether your employer has a pension plan, and make sure you are taking advantages of any employer contributions. If your employer doesn't have a plan suggest the company starts one. You can save for yourself by opening an Individual Retirement Account. You can put in up to $5,500 a year into this account, or more if you are 50 or over. These accounts provide tax efficient and easy ways to save for retirement. You can arrange for an amount to be paid automatically from your checking or savings account. If you find that you are saving successfully and have managed to put aside a good amount of money, you might want to try and get a better return than the interest you are earning. Some low-risk and modest investments can help you get a better return and make your savings work harder for you. Government bonds are a well-known example of a relatively low risk investment. There is little capital risk with the bonds, but there is risk that the money will have less buying power when the bond matures as a result of inflation. You can look up all the different options and yields online. If you are interested in making some investments, consider talking to a financial adviser about your options. Be sure that you keep saving in the meantime and don't take any risks with money that could threaten your financial independence.

SUMMARY: Open a savings account. Make saving a habit. Start saving for retirement. Consider frugal investments.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: " Hover your cursor arrow over "All Programs," then the folder titled Accessories, and then System Tools. Click on the program called "Disk Cleanup." )" drive from the drop-down menu and then press "OK." Under the heading "System Restore," click on the "Clean up" button. Windows will continue to create new restore points after running this task, so if you would like to frequently free up space on your drive, you will need to perform the process regularly.
Summary:
Access the main menu by selecting "Start. Choose the "(C: Choose the tab marked "More Options" once Disk Cleanup has finished running its task. Choose "Yes" on the dialogue box to delete all old system restore files, except for the most recent.