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After all, who wouldnt want to live in an idyllic setting on the West Coast?

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GOBankingRates spoke with Sharon Hudnall of San Diego, California about the ways sheuses her Social Security benefits.

A trip to the grocery store and filling up the gas tank can be expensive errands to run.

Then, of course, there are the bills to pay to keep the lights on, as well.

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This election year, I have also contributed nominally to political causes.

It is important to me to supportlocal small business vendors, explained Hudnall.

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