Q: The 17th anniversary gemstone is Amethyst or Citrine. Personalize jewelry by including one or both of the jewels based on personal style and preference.  Try a pendant, bracelet, or watch featuring the appropriate gemstone. Update an engagement ring, wedding ring, or other jewelry that is already owned to include the jewel of choice. If jewelry isn't an option, try including gemstones in accessories such as cuff links, tie clips, or money clips. A geode is a natural rock which contains beautiful crystals inside. You can find geodes that are made of different stones including amethyst or citrine. Geodes can be found throughout the world but most are found in areas such as the desert, volcanic ash beds, or areas containing limestone.  Make the anniversary even more special by taking a trip to one of these sites to search for a geode together. Geodes range in both size and price with some costing as little as $50 and others costing upwards of $8000. Geodes can also be used as home decor which takes care of both the tradition of gifting furniture and the traditional gemstone.
A: Gift a piece of jewelry containing the gemstone. Personalize accessories with the gemstone. Give a geode.

Article: Many of the most common customer service requests at Equifax can actually be answered via the official FAQ (frequently-asked questions) page. For personal customers, this is available here. At this page, you will find answers to many important questions, like:  "How does credit reporting work?" "How do I correct or dispute inaccuracies on my credit file?" "How do I get a free copy of my credit file?" ...and more. If you have forgotten your username or password, you can get them back here. You will need to verify basic personal information as well as your SSN to get your log-in information back. You can request many important functions for your account via Equifax's online infrastructure. See below for specific links:  Dispute claims online via the online dispute form available here. You will need to have the document you want to dispute ready. Request a 90-day fraud alert online here. Place a security freeze on your account online here. Equifax operates numerous different help lines for various requests and issues. See below for more information:  Dial 1-866-640-2273 for general customer service inquiries. Dial 1-888-766-0008 to place a fraud alert. Call 1-800-685-1111 to order special reports via telephone. This number will connect you to the Equifax automated ordering system. Note that this number should not be used to request the free annual credit report you are entitled to as a consumer. Use the number in the section above instead. To dispute part of your credit report, check the report itself for the correct contact number. You'll be asked to provide the confirmation number from your Equifax credit report. O. Box 740241, Atlanta, GA, 30374 for snail mail. If time is not a factor, Equifax will gladly respond to most inquiries by mail. Please include copies of any supporting documentation needed for your request and allow plenty of time to a receive a response. For best results, address your letter to "Equifax Credit Information Services, Inc." like this: Equifax Credit Information Services, Inc. P.O. Box 740241 Atlanta, GA, 30374
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Use the FAQ to answer common questions. Visit Online Account Assistance for log-in help. Use online resources for common tasks. Contact Equifax via phone. Use P.

Problem: Article: This is the only way to take useful readings. Your gas company will take 1 reading a month, usually around the same time. To estimate your usage, you need to do the same thing.  Look at your gas bill to see what day the gas company usually checks your meter, though it can vary month-to-month. Checking it on the same day will give you the most accurate reading. For example, you might check your meter every month on the 1st. You can’t do much with a single reading, as it won’t let you calculate your usage. This is because the gas company doesn’t reset the meter each month. To calculate usage, you’d need to know your reading from last month. If you have a copy of your bill, you get your previous month’s reading from it. Also, you can compare your reading to the gas company’s reading. When in doubt, subtract the biggest number from the smallest number. Use a calculator or subtract it by hand. This will tell you how much gas you used this month! Compare this number to your bill to verify the gas company is only charging you for the gas you used. Remember, it can vary slightly depending on when you took the measurement.
Summary: Check your gas meter at the same time each month. Track your gas meter reading for at least 2 monthly cycles. Subtract last month’s reading from this month’s to get your usage.

Q: Invite them to chat over a coffee or lunch. Keep the situation casual, so your friend feels comfortable talking to you openly. You can email, call, or text, but people are more likely to fully understand this conversation, if you conduct it face-to-face where they can see your body language and facial expressions.  Make sure you're able to meet one-on-one. You don't want to embarrass your friend. Send an email, text, or call and say something like, "Do you have some time to meet and talk this weekend?" If you want to give them a heads up on what the conversation is about, you can say something like, "Can we meet up Friday to talk about that loan I gave you a few months ago?" If you want to make sure your friend is comfortable, let them pick the location. Say something like, "I wanted to talk about that loan I gave you awhile back. Can we meet at your place or somewhere close by to talk about that this week?" In some cases, your friend really may have forgotten about the money owed to you. Start by reminding them about the loan. You can say something like, “I was happy to give you that money last month to help out, but I was hoping you could pay me back before my rent is due.” This reminds them that the money was given and acknowledges that the money was a loan, in case they had misinterpreted the loan as a gift. If the gentle reminder doesn't produce an apology and offer of repayment, address the issue head on. Sometimes, phrasing your request for repayment as a question can soften the blow. Try saying something like, “Do you know when you'll be able to pay me back?”   Insist on a precise answer to your direct question. Responses like, “I hope to get it back to you in the next few months,” are not adequate. If your friend avoids responding or responds vaguely, push them to set a deadline. You can say something like, “I'm understanding the next few months as meaning no later than three months from today. Can we agree to that?” The longer you allow your friend to avoid payment, the less likely you are to have the loan repaid. Additionally, if you end up needing to take legal action, letting the loan go unpaid for significant periods of time beyond the original repayment date indicates to the court that you may not have expected repayment.
A:
Set up a meeting in person. Remind them kindly. Be direct. Avoid letting the loan go unpaid.