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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Quiz: Could You Age in Place Today? Test Your Readiness ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/puzzles/quizzes/quiz-could-you-age-in-place-today-test-your-readiness</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Your home, your life, your rules. Master the basics of aging in place and take control of your future with our 10-question home safety knowledge check. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Donna LeValley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MaSNQoaF2R9DQAEi2nL63G-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ More States Changed to Flat Income Tax Rates for 2026: Here's How Much You Could Save and Who Benefits Most ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Some states are moving to single‑rate income taxes or cutting existing brackets. That could change how much you keep every payday, especially if you’re thinking about where to live or work next. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aczd6pPr2LZ8BoZQSF5UPe-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why This Go-Anywhere JPMorgan Bond ETF Is Thriving ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/etfs/why-this-go-anywhere-jpmorgan-bond-etf-is-thriving</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A flexible mandate and solid bond-picking have helped the JPMorgan Income ETF deliver above-average returns with low volatility. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8VKEhHRmaoxZ5PnungFDFR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Gen Z Is Changing Retirement Saving. Here's What Millennials Can Learn ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Rising costs and shifting priorities are changing how younger workers save. Here's what it means for your long-term plan. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Savings]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Choncé Maddox ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MXzRSNwsRXuoZJujhr3tQF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ We're 59 and Retired With $5.3 Million. We Want to Spend $250,000 a Year Until Medicare and Social Security Start. Are We Nuts? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We are retired and want to spend $250,000 a year, but once Medicare and Social Security start, we'll need less. Are we nuts? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:05:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:58:10 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Maurie Backman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w7uatXfZPi3fX3xANazLrK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Private Assets Held in Public Companies ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/the-private-assets-held-in-public-companies</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Shareholders of some of the most widely owned stocks are investing indirectly in private equity and debt. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:57:18 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Anne Kates Smith) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anne Kates Smith ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nVX2hqswTFPr64fLaCJ4Ef-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This One's for You (and Barry Manilow Fans) if You're Asking, 'Am I Really on the Right Financial Track?' ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you're asking, 'Am I really on the right financial track?', it's time for a deep-dive review of your finances to ensure all the pieces are working together. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ pam@wealthramp.com (Pam Krueger) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Pam Krueger ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hu4cWYHpBiVSC4dSXD2Ez4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I'm a Financial Adviser: This Is How to Ensure Your Kids Never Hear, 'We Might Lose the House' ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Instead of seeing retirement planning as a game of optimizing returns, try to view it as building a plan that keeps your family steady when life punches first. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ joe@guardianblueprint.com (Joe Harl) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joe Harl ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pUHn6P5sfG8gPBCTWoZayS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Oregon Could Be the Retirement Haven You Don't Know About: 13 Facts to Consider, From a Financial Planner Who Lives There ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Looking for a great retirement destination? Oregon has no sales tax, no state tax on your Social Security, highly rated health care and a temperate climate. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ hello@claritywd.com (Dr. Kim Hall, CFP®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dr. Kim Hall, CFP® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D7CfybtUH4pzMa3AUtAACc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ March CPI Report: Iran War Is Expected to Boost Inflation ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The March CPI report will be released Friday morning. Here's what economists expect the inflation data to show as energy costs spike. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:54:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:26:55 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ karee.venema@futurenet.com (Karee Venema) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Karee Venema ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/66PBfsAXodJuCLoj9EtNdj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ War in the Middle East Spells Higher Inflation for U.S. Consumers ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The economy can probably withstand the jump in fuel costs, but prices figure to rise faster, straining many budgets. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Economy]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matthew Housiaux ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qh9WMTkV7hZ5QTuEk2yrWP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ We thought our retirement budget was set, but these 6 'spring surprises' are costing us a fortune ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Spring is here, but so are the bills. From HVAC tune-ups to surging travel costs, here are 6 hidden expenses retirees must plan for in 2026. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:26:20 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ donna.fuscaldo@futurenet.com (Donna Fuscaldo) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Donna Fuscaldo ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Uz485ruQNHWTaZSrRxaV9b-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Does Your Retirement Plan Ignore Half of Your Net Worth? Here's How You Can Tap Your Housing Wealth for a More Robust Retirement ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Including your housing wealth in your retirement plan can lead to higher lifetime income and a larger legacy than a plan based on selling the home for the cash. ]]>
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                            <![CDATA[ What motivates the creation of societally impactful ventures? We can find some answers in the invention of a life-saving gadget and an author's book. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ Lagombeaver1@gmail.com (H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/K6638HM42nMVsFZFYJoCZY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to Know About Dynamic Pricing — and How to Beat It ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From airlines to food-delivery platforms, many businesses use high-tech strategies to adjust their prices online. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ emma.patch@futurenet.com (Emma Patch) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Patch ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/what-to-know-about-dynamic-pricing-W5B8CojrfUeXWLYeM9AimY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Investment Case for Farmland: Inflation Hedge Meets Growing Global Demand ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Investing in farmland can offer a natural hedge against inflation and positive returns with lower volatility, driven by rising food demand and new technologies. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jeff Carlin, CFA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wQFHBV7zABRsr9KRjDbBxK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Assets to Leave Out of Your Roth IRA, From a Financial Planner ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Instead of treating your Roth IRA as "the best account" for everything, consider keeping these seven assets in accounts with better tax benefits or flexibility. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Roth IRAs]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jeff@chesapeakefp.com (Jeff Judge, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, AEP®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jeff Judge, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, AEP® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VSpCyNZ9GAspEayrPj3fXe-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to De-Risk Your Portfolio in 5 Different Scenarios ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you're worried about the market or your personal circumstances, take these steps to help you sleep at night. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:07:42 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/how-to-de-risk-your-portfolio-dJk7NSmqnbSzcwVFG84Rik-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ When it comes to stock, too much of a good thing is risky. Here are five ways to get out of a concentrated stock position — and the potential drawbacks of each. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ EBeach@exit59advisory.com (Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iXJEXtbDgH3dXUVdEk2ufe-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Your adviser probably uses technology that lets them manage your portfolio at the touch of a button, so why haven't they updated how they charge for their work? ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ plan@kedrec.com (Mike Decker, NSSA®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mike Decker, NSSA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BkDDJNVRiyBUgLm7FruHie-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/berkshire-hathaway-after-buffett-whats-next-for-investors</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ CEO Greg Abel's playbook looks a lot like Warren Buffett's, but with some twists. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ dan.burrows@futurenet.com (Dan Burrows) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dan Burrows ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LoLU2caemV68ChwpKXspRU-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ When deciding where to live, income tax savings are just part of the equation. Housing, everyday expenses, and other levies determine your true cost. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nRuJi23dEdwGsgziFrEpsS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Smart Transportation Alternatives for Seniors to Avoid Rising Gas Prices ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ With gas prices averaging more than $4 per gallon, small changes can lead to big savings. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sean Jackson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YcsJLnFxLrbBptBrF3swNW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ We're 60 with $550K saved and will inherit $3 million. Can we retire now, even if we can't afford it? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We're 60 with $550K saved. We know we'll inherit when my elderly father passes away. Can we retire now, even though we can't technically afford it? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Maurie Backman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PqnBXnjgpjguLjnydwyg2d-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Tackle the Nowhere-to-Be Thing in Retirement and Make a Winning Play With Your Time ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Too much free time in retirement can come as a shock after decades of working. How can you ensure you don't overfill your days or let too many drift by? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Wright, Certified Fund Specialist ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6jourXyn3cM8jzqxLoEoX8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 Steps to Quickly Build Your Emergency Fund ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ How would you cover a $1,000 bill for urgent costs? Use a credit card? Get a family loan? Far better to have an emergency fund. Here's how to set it up quickly. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ david.expertcontent@gmail.com (David Abraham) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Abraham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mysn8VoPNgRy2C3puriaih-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Your 5-Step Guide to Financial Freedom After Divorce, From a Financial Planner ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Living on one income after a divorce can be tough, particularly if you've never had to manage your money. But these steps make it possible — and liberating. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ marketing@francisfinancial.com (Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™ ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hgm8XnnwW2G5WvtWTcfrzj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 3 Questions That Reveal if You’re Actually Ready to Age in Place ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Is your "forever home" actually a "Peter Pan house?" The age-in-place dream often hits these three unexpected roadblocks. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:05:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ donna.fuscaldo@futurenet.com (Donna Fuscaldo) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Donna Fuscaldo ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/goHaTtGmdF2edCnYbFQazh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ My First $1 Million: Retired Fiber Optic Splicer, 50, Columbus, Ohio ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Ever wonder how someone who's made a million dollars or more did it? Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series uncovers the answers. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ joyce.lamb@futurenet.com (Joyce Lamb) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joyce Lamb ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kBEoE9GqvTmdkdqAE7UAtD-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Claiming Social Security is a lifelong decision, and poor choices can cost the average couple more than $180,000. Complete these tasks to avoid a big mistake. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ info@KeilFP.com (Jeremy Keil, CFP®, CFA®, CKA®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jeremy Keil, CFP®, CFA®, CKA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Crzb2eJ5BCKZsq8sphkPjY-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ It feels like we're living in uniquely dangerous times, but there's a clear pattern in events — and one quality helps successful investors weather every storm. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ dennis@mycgcapital.com (Dennis D. Coughlin, CFP®, AIF®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dennis D. Coughlin, CFP®, AIF® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vHdb4p6yEzTpnKviZopMHG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Quiz: Is Your Retirement Savings on Track at Age 50 to 55? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Find out if your retirement savings are on track with our quick quiz. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ donna.fuscaldo@futurenet.com (Donna Fuscaldo) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Donna Fuscaldo ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MaSNQoaF2R9DQAEi2nL63G-1280-80.png">
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                            <![CDATA[ In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the due date for filing your federal tax return and other tax filing subjects. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ joy.taylor@futurenet.com (Joy Taylor) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joy Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GpDSZVzccYuQHsMLF64KdQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ We just retired at 67 with $4.1 million. My husband insists on keeping half our portfolio in stocks. I say it's not worth the risk. Who's right? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We just retired at 67 with $4.1 million. My husband wants to keep 50% of our investments in stocks. I say it's not worth the risk. Who's right? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Maurie Backman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J6wJ6Dy4itnvqiRkbzrKA5-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't let soaring insurance premiums eat into your retirement income. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rachael Green ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kieiBB5H8ByiTLMtUjodvH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Do You Have a 'Mo Money, Mo Problems' Issue? A Financial Planner Has Some Thoughts ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ When you're a high earner, the skills that got you to the top of your profession aren't necessarily the same ones you need to build wealth. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Eric Roberge, Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Investment Adviser ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aNJL2fnLHdxW6VHToMVjGR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I'm a Financial Literacy Expert: Schools Can Teach Kids About Money, But Guess Who They Learn From the Most? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Schools are increasingly expected to teach children how to manage money, but classroom learning pales in comparison to good examples set by the family at home. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ neale@nealegodfrey.com (Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QXpDq2Mse2xZLau3o3HKiY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are You Ready to Go Upmarket? What Advisers Need to Know ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you're already serving mass-affluent clients, moving into the high-net worth arena may seem like the natural progression. But it's not always that simple. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ info@ae-wm.com (Ben Sullivan, CFA®, CFP®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ben Sullivan, CFA®, CFP® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ts2w9iW2couBhfVsLzvn93-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Starting to Advise Ultra-Rich Clients? Don't Rebuild Your Firm, Just Rethink It ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Working with ultra-high-net-worth families doesn't mean rebuilding your firm, but offering advice that is structured, empowering and intentional. Here's how. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ contact@libretto.io (Jeffery Coyle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jeffery Coyle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wkQLvEPjJ6HRvh4hmuAkqc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 Stevie Nicks Quotes Retirees Should Live By  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From navigating the 'Landslide' of change to embracing her own mystical path, the rock legend offers a masterclass in living life on your own terms. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ donna.fuscaldo@futurenet.com (Donna Fuscaldo) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Donna Fuscaldo ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/H3Qw3VEy2E4ph4Hzy7vTRj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Stop Using Your Smartwatch for Mileage (Until You Read This IRS Rule) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You bought your watch for tracking steps, but the IRS tracks your mileage. Did you miss out on this key tax deduction? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uFuLQ5LUU6UPnjPqwQ43Kh-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Explore how both of these options can help you reach your savings goals and when to use each. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Savings Accounts]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sean Jackson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nQCq8wAmV34o7VPvEjHdRW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 9 Upgrades That Transform Your Family Home Into a Retirement Oasis ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Here's a look at the smart, luxury modifications that prioritize your recovery, relaxation and effortless entertaining. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Donna LeValley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/is2LavDYVX2tGE3wZgZ7CD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are You Looking for Financial Advice or Just Validation? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Good communication between clients and their advisers starts with one simple question: Do you want hard truths and real analysis, or just a sounding board? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ andrew@diversifiedllc.com (Andrew Rosen, CFP®, CEP) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Andrew Rosen, CFP®, CEP ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/97czFHhKVUbpaZ2fRFEnSf-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Trump accounts are a sound enough idea, except that future withdrawals will be taxable. One solution would be to give them a Roth-style tax-free structure. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Adam Bergman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SJBBZLGEmrbos3QVKgMRQ8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Q1 2026 Post-Mortem From an Investment Adviser: Spring Warms as Markets Cool ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ GreenRock Advisory founder Prem Patel shares his take on how markets performed in the first quarter and what investors should keep in mind for what comes next. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ prem@greenrockadvisory.com (Prem Patel, MBA, IAR) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Prem Patel, MBA, IAR ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UUTGizWvieMW2VCGhhFUBD-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't wait until health or burnout forces you to make succession decisions under pressure, especially if you don't plan to pass your business to a family member. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lsprung@mitlinfinancial.com (Lawrence Sprung, CFP®, CEPA®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lawrence Sprung, CFP®, CEPA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AR9pBpzd6qBXvd7XUim3yC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Average Gen X 401(k) Balance Kind of Bites ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Gen X, the first generation to rely on 401(k)s to build and grow a nest egg, is nearing retirement. There's a hefty shortfall between the "magic number" for retiring and Gen X savings. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Adam Shell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/erDwevsDAdNdxSNjbGMPgP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Does Your College Student Really Have to File Taxes This Year Even With Low Income? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/does-my-college-student-need-to-file-taxes-this-year</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ What matters when it comes to filing taxes isn’t just how much your dependent student earned. It’s the type of income involved and whether it crosses two key IRS thresholds. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:17:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:16:02 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mCka57cmNLqXbDze4fSc5g-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Am 55 With a $1.5 Million 401(k). Should I Take a 401(k) Loan to Pay for a Home Improvement Project? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/i-am-55-with-a-usd1-5-million-401-k-should-i-take-a-401-k-loan-to-pay-for-a-home-improvement-project</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ We asked a wealth planner if borrowing from a 401(k) for a home improvement project would throw a retirement plan off course. The answer may surprise you. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:05:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:21:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ donna.fuscaldo@futurenet.com (Donna Fuscaldo) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Donna Fuscaldo ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V8QLtVFxec8peRUSvvCkNN-1280-80.jpg">
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