Apartment Rents, Vacancy Rates Firm in San Luis Obispo, Calif. - 2003-10-19
Apartment rents and vacancy rates in San Luis Obispo County seem to be steadier than most other markets in the West, a new survey reveals.

Most regional markets in the West saw rents dip from the previous year following a decline in occupancy rates, according to RealFacts, which has been researching trends for 11 years. Historically low mortgage rates are prompting many renters to become owners.
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Money lessons for kids of any age - 2003-10-19
Some years ago, my sister figured it was time to begin teaching her very young son about the value of saving. So if he accumulated four quarters, he could trade them for something he valued more -- a dollar bill.

Teenagers are ready to learn about the gamut of adult finances, including investing and mortgages. The big challenge is to adhere to the earlier lessons in the face of pressure to keep up with the fashions and other materialistic pressures.
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