Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, December 30, 1987, Image 11

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    Your car, yo u r gas, and
his Cub Scout camping
trips... betterfigure
$26,072just fo r
transportation
Public school fees,
hooks, crayons
an d blunt scissors -
$3,085. And fo r a four-
year college Bachelor ’s
degree, add $123,182**!
Three meals a day,
seren days a week,
plus snacks -
$39,500
Fun, games,
recreation,
a n d that
‘m ust-have’
Masters o f
the Universe
figure -
$19,883.
Ouch!
Medical expenses
can run you
$9,060
$12,380,
an d he's still
outgrowing last
year's clothes!
Experts estimate that it’ll cost you well over a
whopping quarter of a million to take your child
from diapers to diploma.*
That’s a commitment that not only takes a lot of
love and caring, it takes a lot of planning, too.
Which is why it just makes good sense to have a
solid financial institution on your side. Like Far
West Federal Bank
Far West offers banking services that make
sense Like our basic checking accounts. Our
variety of loans for financing everything from
And a mere $53,242
will keep a roof over his head
homes to cars to college. Convenient Visa, and
our low rate MasterCard accounts. Savings plans,
including short and long-term Certificates of
Deposit for safe, secure investing. And so many
more services designed for convenience, value,
and peace of mind.
You’ll find Far West in 34 locations all over the
Portland metropolitan area. So come in to one of
them soon, and let Far West show you how we
can help with your financial needs We want to
help - because we know how costly raising your
priceless children can be
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a child born in 1987 until age 18
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