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Plain-English money tips

Medicare open enrollment
The 15-minute Medicare check most people skip
Open enrollment ends December 7. Here is the one thing to look at.

Year-end checklist
3 money moves worth making before December 31
Each one has a year-end deadline, and none takes long.

Social Security
When to claim Social Security, in plain English
There's no single right answer, but here's how the math works.
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One short, useful note at a time on Medicare, Social Security and making your savings last. Written in plain English.