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Most banks should be open on Dec. 31, but check with your local branch to see if it has shortened hours that day.

From MarketWatch

Boomers are staying in their homes for longer, preferring to stay close to their neighbors, stores, library, local restaurants and, yes, even their local hospitals and primary physicians.

From MarketWatch

But what about ending local property taxes altogether?

From MarketWatch

And if you are not already one of those people, this would be a good time to consider becoming one, by donating to NPR or PBS or directly to a favorite local station or show.

From Los Angeles Times

Alize enthuses about MPs' surgeries, where constituents can go to their local representatives for help with their problems.

From BBC