It is important to make a distinction between retiring early and claiming Social Security benefits early.




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TRIVIA QUESTION: "In times of federal budget deficits, do we know WHAT it costs the U.S. government to pay for federal worker holidays? AND-- across time and all cultures, WHAT is the oldest known holiday?"




Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.



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