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The truth is, whatever you pick — as long as it’s something — will likely do the trick of growing faster than the rate of inflation as you age.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

The state’s plan to fix things—including approving big rate increases to spur insurers to compete for customers—has so far failed to do the trick.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

A break on tariffs won’t do the trick.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Every few months, he comes home with a new “squirrel-proof” bird feeder, each more expensive than the previous, each one promising to finally do the trick.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

She took the ticket stub from me, and thankfully it seemed to do the trick as she stopped nagging me.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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