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October 2024 Newsletter

Medicare has made some big changes

If you’re a caregiver, or if you anticipate you may become one, Medicare has made changes you should be aware of. An AARP article, 3 New Ways That Medicare Is Supporting Family Caregivers, has some very useful information.

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October is a Big Month for Space Exploration

October has witnessed several landmark events in space exploration. For instance, the launch of Sputnik, the first artificial satellite, took place on October 4, 1957. Also, the famous Apollo 7 mission was launched on October 11, 1968.₁

62, 67, or 70?

For many retirees, Social Security income is an essential part of their financial strategy. But what’s the right time to file? A Nerdwallet article, Should You take Social Security at 62, 67 or 70? has some useful details.

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Pumpkin Bread

Get Baking!

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