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HEALTH:
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People Who Live to 100 Have These Traits in Common: If you're looking to live to 100, you may want to watch more than your diet. TIME, Dec. 13.
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MEDICARE:
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Does Medicare Cover Vision Services? Though Medicare will pay for vision services related to eye injuries or diseases, when it comes to routine vision care, enrollees are out of luck. The Motley Fool, Dec. 15.
Does Medicare Cover Dental Services? Bad news: For the most part, Medicare won't cover routine dental services like exams, X-rays, and fillings. And you know what that means: higher costs for you. The Motley Fool, Dec. 15.
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MONEY:
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Why Debt Can Be So Dangerous in Retirement: For retirees, at least, debt may be the new scourge. That's because those who are on the verge of retirement today have more debt, on average, than at any other time in recent U.S. history.
MarketWatch, Dec. 14.
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SOCIAL SECURITY:
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3 Reasons to File for Social Security on Time: Don't put off starting to collect Social Security just because you'll get bigger checks. There are some solid reasons to start receiving your benefits on time -- or even earlier. USA Today, Dec. 14.
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CAREGIVING:
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Easing the Burden on Caregivers: A new program in Hawaii will provide stipends of up to $70 a day to people caring for an elderly family member at home. The New York Times, Dec. 15.
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WORK:
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The New Retirement - Working: Nearly 3 out of 4 Americans plan to work beyond traditional retirement age on at least a part-time basis, according to a recent Gallup poll. CNBC, Dec. 14.
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