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401(k) limits jump to $23,500 in 2025, and workers 60–63 can now defer an extra $11,250. Here’s what changed and how it affects your savings strategy.
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Oregon retirees aged 55+ can cover up to 28% of $120,000 annual nursing home costs using HSA funds tax-free. See when this beats long-term care insurance.
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