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Managing money, managing stress: Your holiday spending game plan.

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Planning for retirement includes many considerations, particularly how Social Security policy may change over time.
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As retirement inches closer, you may worry more about market cycles. These proactive ideas help you focus on your financial goals, not the news headlines.
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Cost is just one aspect of the benefits package you receive through your employer. You can find out more about what’s offered and how you can use benefits for practical help in your daily life.
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