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February 2025 Newsletter

A broader look at Social Security

Many people, particularly those fairly close to retirement, have a basic understanding of what Social Security is. However, there are number of services the program provides that are less known. An AARP article, 8 Things You Didn’t Know Social Security Could Do for You has some excellent information.

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The Eiffel Tower can be 15 cm taller during the summer

This is due to thermal expansion, meaning that as the iron heats up, the particles gain kinetic energy and take up more space. This effect is most dramatic in gases but occurs in liquids and solids too. For this reason, large structures such as bridges are built with expansion joints which allow them some leeway to expand and contract without causing any damage.1

Don’t overlook these when planning for retirement

When preparing for retirement, there’s a long list of tasks, some of which can be accidentally overlooked. A Kiplinger article, Five Overlooked Factors When Planning for Retirement, highlights some of the things you shouldn’t forget.

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1 https://www.howitworksdaily.com/15-amazing-science-facts-that-will-blow-your-mind/

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