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As a swing state, it has the power to affect the election outcome.

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And whats a top concern for many Peach State voters?

Well,retirement, of course.

Lets explore how Vice President Kamala Harriss policies might affect your golden years if you call Georgia home.

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Heres how Harris might affect your retirementif you live in Georgia.

Georgia: The Battleground State

Georgia is an important state this election cycle.

What that in mind, lets dig into how Harris might affect retirement plans.

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For many Georgia retirees, especially those in the middle and lower-income brackets, this would be good news.

Ambrose pointed out: But there could be concerns aboutpotential tax increaseson higher earners to fund these expansions.

If youre a higher-income retiree in Georgia, its something to consider.

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That said, these potential tax increases are usually targeted at the wealthiest Americans, not your average retiree.

Healthcare in Focus

One area where Harris policies could significantly impact Georgia retirees is healthcare.

The Childcare Connection

Now, you might be thinking, Im retired.

What does childcare have to do with me?

Well, if youre a grandparent that helps with child care, it might.

Ambrose shared that Harris proposal to cap childcare costs at 7% of household income.

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