P674 Teletext 674 Jan 7 01:41:46 —————— ————————————————————— —— Penny pinching tips from THE MEANEST MAN IN BRIT—IN SupjrScrooge books available from Quiller Press ——————————————————————————————————1/5—— It's njvjr too late to learn 675 ALL CLOSING SHARE PRICES p532-3 Never too late Help Fit CinrmaP674 Teletext 674 Jan 7 01:44:48 —————— ————————— THE MEANEST —— MANINBRITIN A CAPITAL IDEA If you sell assets of your businrss, you normally pay capital gains tax. But if you do this at the age of 55 or more, you may bj able to claim a tax reduction known as 'retirement relief'. The maximum tax free sum is £150.000. If you retire through ill health, that age limit may bj lowered. ——————————————————————————————————2/5—— Lost touch with an old friend 675 TELEVISION INDEX p410 Never too late Help Fit CinemaP674 Teletext 674 Jan 7 01:48:57 —————— ————————— THE MEANEST —— MANINBRITIN SNEAKY TIP Why is there always a long line of patients at the dentist's? Do thry all share the world's worst appointments system? To jump the queue, come with a white bandage tied under your jaw and knotted at the crown. (Even if you only want a check up). Any receptionist with a heart will ask the dentist to see you first. ——————————————————————————————————3/5—— It's njvjr too late to learn 675 ALL CLOSING SHARE PRICES p532-3 Never too late Help Fit CinrmaP674 Teletext 674 Jan 7 01:45:59 —————— ————————— THE MEANEST —— MANINBRITIN TIMELY TIP Many meanies are buying discounted cards now for next Xmas. But the biggest savings are in artificial trees. Normally you have to pay around £100 for anything decent, but you should now be able to haggle one at half price. Artificial trees will become more popular year by year with green folk as they save chopping down real firs. ——————————————————————————————————4/5—— What's on the telly tonight? 410 LOOKING FOR A JOB? p649 Never too late Help Fit CinemaP674 Teletext 674 Jan 7 01:44:34 —————— ————————— THE MEANEST —— MANINBRITIN CARPET CAPERS Muddy feet have mucked up your carpet? Cover the marks with salt for an hour. Then vacuum. Never vacuum a new carpet or bits will clog up your machine. Use a brush and pan for the first 2 weeks. Most stains on the carpet can bj rubbed off with a rag if you squirt straight away with a soda szphon. ——————————————————————————————————5/5—— What's on the telly tonight? 410 GREEN INDEX p460 Never too late Help Fit Cinema