A round-up of topics to help you get today right.

📈 Stock Quote

“What is written clearly is not worth much, it’s the ambiguity that counts.”

— Georges Braque, French cubist painter

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🤔 Riddle Me This

Q: How many times can you subtract the number 75 from 7,500?

(Scroll down for the answer)

🧩 Deductibles, Premiums and Co-payments

Medicare annual enrollment is underway through Dec. 7, and millions of individuals may find picking a plan is much harder this year than in the past. Learn more from the Vector blog post: Medicare Updates Q4 2024

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📊 Did you Know

The most record-high closes for the S&P 500 in a single year was 77 in 1995.
As of 10/31, the S&P 500 has hit 47 all-time highs in 2024.

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🍁 Flu Season Prep

As autumn arrives, so does flu season. Be ready with these essential items.

Acetaminophen & Ibuprofen (various forms)
Digital thermometer
Antihistamines
Portable pulse oximeter
Electrolyte powders
Cough suppressants
Saline nasal products

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🌟 Satellite SMS

Send a text message via satellite on iPhone 14.

While there is no end to the upgrade cycle of cell phones these days–and you may not actually need a new phone, this messaging feature seems nice to have. In light of recent natural disasters, it's worth knowing about this satellite messaging feature:

Available on iPhone 14 or newer with iOS 18.
Ensure iMessage is on.
When cell service is unavailable, your phone offers a satellite option.
Follow on-screen directions to connect.

This feature could be a lifeline, working even when cell towers and Wi-Fi don't.
Stay prepared! Visit Apple’s support page for more details.

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☕ Coffee,

The characters on the hit TV show Friends were often shown drinking coffee. One dedicated fan calculated that over the course of 236 episodes, the characters drank a total of 1,154 cups of coffee. Actress Lisa Kudrow’s Phoebe drank the most at 227 cups (averaging nearly one per episode).

According to research in the journals Consciousness and Cognition, and Circulation, coffee has several health benefits. Here are 7:

Reduced inflammation (antioxidants broadly)
Decreased risk of some cancers
Lower risk of depression
Lower risk of heart disease
Reduced risk of atrial fibrillation
Enhanced focus
Aid in muscle recovery & athletic performance

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💙 Save the Date

November 26th, 2024. Vector is hosting our fall client event at our office building from 1 to 3 pm. There will be pie. Stay tuned for registration details.

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🕰️ October Posts & Pods - ICYMI

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🧠 Riddle Answer

Once. As you subtract 75 from 7,500, the result is no longer 7,500. You can’t continue subtracting 75 from “7,500” specifically.

We often assume a problem has a single, objective answer based on the rules of math or logic. However, when language introduces ambiguity, we must broaden our expectations and find context for our understanding.

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