As we head into the end of the year (and the holiday season), we take a moment to reflect on some important articles and topics from the past month.
People are cord-cutting and adding streaming services at a rapid rate. Whether or not you’re saving (enough) for your financial goals, it’s important to understand the impact that streaming services has on your plan. Fortunately, Marketwatch has a handy calculator to help you understand the lifetime cost of the service. You can find the calculator here.

Remember the Social Security cost of living increase that we told you about? Well, Medicare Part B is increasing. How much? Find out here. Any time a news organization discusses the reasons not to take a loan from a 401(k) (or other retirement plan), it’s a good opportunity for us to remind you of the pitfalls of taking the loan.

If you’re considering buying gift cards, you should be aware that gift card scams are on the rise, according to this CNBC article. One way to protect yourself (or the person you’re gifting to) is to look for cards that appear tampered with or have the PIN code exposed. While you can never protect yourself from scammers completely, it’s important to take steps to mitigate your risks.

The “Charging Bull” is moving. While it’s been in its current location in Bowling Green since 1989, the famous statue will soon find a new home. While they haven’t announced the destination, the City of New York has announced that it will, in fact, be moving. The end of an era in the Big Apple.

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