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The deferral means the item will come back to the commission at Carollo’s last meeting before his successor is sworn in.
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Miami Herald, 20 Nov. 2025
And of course, a deferral didn’t mean those bills wouldn’t eventually fall due.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
In 2024, nearly all retirement plans offered catch-up contributions, but only 16% of eligible workers made these deferrals, according to a 2025 Vanguard report based on more than 1,400 plans and nearly 5 million participants.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
White wanted to appeal, saying she was protected by Los Angeles regulations enacted in response to Covid that allowed a 12-month deferral of rent.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
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Miami Herald, 20 Nov. 2025
And of course, a deferral didn’t mean those bills wouldn’t eventually fall due.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
In 2024, nearly all retirement plans offered catch-up contributions, but only 16% of eligible workers made these deferrals, according to a 2025 Vanguard report based on more than 1,400 plans and nearly 5 million participants.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
White wanted to appeal, saying she was protected by Los Angeles regulations enacted in response to Covid that allowed a 12-month deferral of rent.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Deferral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deferral. Accessed 23 Nov. 2025.
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