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Show V 4 T Piee 10 - UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. August 2. 1994 , ; v.?r SSS streamlines to reduce operating costs . The Selective Service System, the federal agency that maintains draft registration records and remains prepared to draft men for military service in a crisis, is cutting its size and streamlining operations. our Reducing ' regional headquarters from six to three is an economical move, said G. Huntington Banister, acting director of employees in line with todays post Cold War mission andreduced funding The agency closed its regional headquarters offices in San FVands-cDallas and Philadelphia and consolidated operations at existing offices in Denver, Chicago and Atlanta August 1. This resulted in a more than 40 percent reduction of e personnel in the regions. e Additionally, positions held by reserve component military officers assigned to Selective Service detachments throughout the U.S. and territories will be trimmed by almost 15 percent, and the Washington baaed national headquarters staff will be reduced by approximately 20 percent The Selective Service regional headquarters are responsible for assisting in the appointment and trainingofmore than 2,000 standby local and appeal board members, consisting of 11,000 volunteers In a draft, board members would decide claims for deferments and exemptions in every community. The region headquarters are also responsible for the administration and training of reserve component military officers assigned to the agency. In May, President Clinton notified Congress that continuing draft registration, and providing funding to operate the standby Selective Service System, is essential to our national security. o, iv ' ;'5 . '' JF SJL. The presidents policy was based the program by a National Security Council working group. on a review of In letters to the leadership ofthe full-tim- part-tim- WORK beginning stages of a car wash starts to take shape at 200 North in CONTINUES-T- he Roosevelt tkme from eomeone familiar with the territory if you get loet or have queetiona. Even if you have to ask for directione three times or 30 Tips about milestones along road to security He never looks at a map or asks directions, always can tell the mechanic exactly whats wrong with the car; consistently assumes the role as everyones financial expert. Ask him a question, and hell give if he has to you an answer-ev- en make it up. He's a real man. From math to money to mechanics, men are supposed to know it all. And, if you don't, well, just look likeyou do. So, in this crazy, mixed-ucountry, there are man and women who actually believe that men know more about money than women. Guess what? Many dont. In todays world, money is no longer a gender issue. Roth men and women must develop a competence to deal with the financial and economic challenges that they will face. We all face the same issues, such as family budgeting; retirement and other short-- and longterm goals. Therefore, everyone needs to set his or her own course for the future. Along the wsy, people need to . meet certain milestones on the road to financial security. This will help them to better prepare for the future. These include setting a budget, insuring adequately, having a proper savings and investment plan and preparing for the financial im- pact of taxes. p, gender-conscio- us The Budget The first milestone most people fees is how to budget The purpose of a budget isn't to deprive. It can help you stretch your money further. People who budget are often amazed at how much more that they can save and invest to meet future financial goals. Budgeting also helps you decide where your money goes. For example, which is more important: Eating out every Friday or taking a family vacation? Buying your son or daughter a new car or setting aside money for his or her education? The right answer to any ofthese questions depends largely on your income, your goals and your needs. The budgeting process allows you to mors effectively manage your money on a monthly basis. Financial Protection Whilsbudgetinghelps you make the most ofyour income, the second milestone, insuring adequately, can help you protect it. Life, health and disability insurance are the "basic three every worker needs. But, how much insurance do you need? Again, that depends on your individual goals and situation. Having children, being a breadwinner and protecting income are issues that determine insurance needs. How do you determine how much insurance you will need? The simplest way is to ask yourself what you-- or your family-wou- ld need in an emergency. How much life insurance would they need to replace our income over the next ten or 20 years? How will you pay medical bills in the event of illness or emergency? Do you have enough in savings or other investments to meet any of these obligations? If so, is your savings the source of money that you want to use of such bills? Adequate insurance coverage can help you protect your current savings while paying off such unexpected- ex - times, the important thing is that you get there. Reed, UH3 emergency expenses; an education fund for your own andor your childrens fiiturs education; a retirement savings plan; and a strategy to meet other expenses such as a home, home improvement or a vacation. Whatever your goals, its important to select investments that will lsestmeet your financial objectives. Investments that provide adequate safety, liquidity and returns that keeps psce with inflation would bs reserved for emergency expenses and some short-tergoals. For goals that are years-- er perhaps decades-awgrowthlandaggras-investments may present excellent opportunities for capital appreciation. necessary for everyone--as well as those marpeople aingls ried with plan for turs financial needs. This means, as the third milestone, that it's essential toestablish and maintain a savings and investment plan. The savings plan should include establishing: a liquid savings fund for families-- to fii- The region ing efficiencies. headquarters consolidation and employee reductions are examples of this The U.S. House of Representa-i- d the Senate tives voted May 23, July 1, to continue the requirement for all men to register with Selective Service upon reaching age 18. Since July 1980, draft registration has been an obligation of virtually all men age 18 through 25. Federal law requires that every man must register within 30 days of his 18th birthday. Each man completes a short form to provide Selective Service with his name, date of birth, address, phone number and Social Security number. cost-cuttin- g. 1 Registration forms are available at any post office. Most men, how- ever, will receive a registration reminder in the mail, and thy may use it to register rather than going to the post office. ' Men who don't register are in violation of federal law. can be prosecuted, and they are ineligible for federal student financial aid, most federal jobs and ts federal job training programs. The law applies to most male aliens residing in the U.S., as well as all male citizens, 18 through 25 years old. T70COCIS qfl a avfpftWi ) afl a d i ggg m ay, sive-grow- th long-ter- m Minimising the EfTeet of Taxes Another milestone you must reach is handling the impact of. taxes. Of course, all of us are re-- ' sponsible for our fair share, but the way you position your money can1 affsct how much youll have to hand over to Uncle 8am. To this end, investment strategies e and (e.g., investments) can be an important part of your overall financial plan. Generally reducing taxes should not be an investment objective in ed tax-fre- tax-deferr- sd itself. It is, however, a good way to maximize earnings. For example, an IRA may help you defer current income tax, thereby allowing the maximum amount of your savings and earnings to compound for your retiremen And, a way tominimize federal income tax would be to con sider municipal bold investment t TheiRoadA Although there are many milestones along the road to financial security, the four described a budget insuring adequately, having a proper savings and investment plan and prepar-ingfo- r the financialimpact of taxes--ar- e the most important And, like to success, this highway road any also has a number of distractions and detours along the way. The route you take to financial security is a matter of personal choice. But for the men (and some women) who often pride themselves on being it may be difficult to ask for directions. Kit its essential to ask far dine- above--aettin- g Commission Save ona n V 2995 I The Duchesne County Meeting will not be held Tues day this week but Wednesday, August 3. 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