as in retirement
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Contributing more towards retirement, or putting money into certain types of health savings accounts, can reduce a borrower’s AGI and, in turn, their IDR student loan payments.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025 -
The program will grant them access to insurance for sickness and maternity, work risks, disability and life, retirement, and for severance in advanced age and old age.—
Fernanda González,
WIRED,
22 Jan. 2025
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The crux of the Spin Time’s system is a series of 12 rotating jump hour displays based upon the flap-type departure boards at airports and railway stations.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Today show co-anchors began their second week working together after Melvin, 45, took over following Hoda Kotb’s departure earlier this month.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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This is particularly likely in Prince George's case, given that he is destined for a career as a working royal and eventually the throne—barring the surprise abolition of the monarchy or his abdication.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Profumo affair, the abdication of King Edward VIII, and Prince Andrew’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein are just a few.—
John Arlidge,
airmail.news,
11 May 2024
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Trump’s deferred resignation program allows federal workers to quit before Feb. 6 and get paid until Sept. 30.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
29 Jan. 2025
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Trump's federal worker resignation offer sparks calls to stand ground President Trump's federal worker resignation offer is meeting vocal resistance in D.C. from lawmakers and employees alike.—
Emily Peck,
Axios,
29 Jan. 2025
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Ting, a tenured faculty member, was placed on involuntary leave pending formal charges.—
Alexis Timko,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Our favorites include Alphonso mango; meetha paan, a sweet digestive wrapped in betel leaves; gulab jamun and blueberry lavender.—
Isha Trivedi,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Sources told The New York Times that his exit from CNN happened as a result of a clash between Acosta and network heads over a decision to move his show to a midnight time slot, which would have lowered his opportunity for viewership.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Meryl's nephew, Abe Streep, penned an article for New York Magazine and shared that a tree fell onto his aunt's driveway, which blocked her only exit from her home.—
Janelle Ash,
Fox News,
28 Jan. 2025
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