May 2008. I have a question about the going rate for house-sitting. What should one be paid for a month-long house-sitting gig that includes such duties as: fish care, monitoring work being done on stairs by workmen, revving up electric cars so that batteries don't die, and a few other things.
reserve. 1. to hold back for future use. 2. a supply, beyond that ordinarily used, that may be utilized in emergency. alkali reserve, alkaline reserve. the amount of buffer compounds in the blood that are capable of neutralizing acids, such as sodium bicarbonate and proteins. See also alkali reserve.
Claims Reserve. What is a 'Claims Reserve'. A claims reserve is the money that is earmarked for the eventual claim payment. The claims reserve funds are set aside for the future payment of incurred claims that have not been settled and thus represent a balance sheet liability.