Most importantly, try to anticipate problems (car break down, power outage, etc.) and be prepared.

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Your car might break down.

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Our experts gave thumbs down to a new car buyer tax break--an idea that has been proposed by some in Congress and in the auto industry.

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Whenever he started to calm down, he would look toward the car and break into wails.

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