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ESPlanner 2.17.82 update released

Update Number:

2.17.82

UI Update:

Fixes a problem on the Social Security page for singles (married/partners profiles unaffected)
Improves the UI for setting Social Security collection ages
Fixes a significant bug in calculation of life insurance arising from mistake in calculation of Medicare Part B premium paid by survivors

Computation Engine:

no changes

PDF Update:

no changes

Where's the update file?:

You may download the latest update file by going to My ESPlanner(in the menu bar above right) and finding your files in the "Downloads" tab.

Available 8AM EDT 9/2/2010

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