AARP suggests you consider the following steps to break through the bureaucratic maze to keep your healthcare costs lower: at the doctor's office, at the pharmacy, at the hospital, and dealing with Medicare/insurance. I'm not sure if all of these tips will actually be worthwhile, but it certainly can't hurt to investigate!

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Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) focuses on companies that promote a variety of environmental stewardship, consumer protection, human rights, and diversity issues. Some feel strongly about SRI, others are only mildly interested, and it’s a non-issue for many investors. Regardless of your politics, I thought you would be interested in some early thoughts on SRI issues in the upcoming Trump era.

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