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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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                                                                                                <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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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What All Investors Should Know About The Life Cycle of a Bond ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Your bond portfolio's return depends on everything from interest rate swings to defaults. Here's what to watch for. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Bonds]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Milstead ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Dt8ybeR6AWngKG3sw4Ju77-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Green and Sustainable Bonds Can Help Your Portfolio and the Planet ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The green and sustainable bond market continues to develop, creating opportunities for responsible investors who want portfolios that are diversified and impactful. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:25:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Bonds]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Vishal Khanduja ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BX8rYKfustnxWuoWwH3kVZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ More Tools to Build a Bond Ladder ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Vanguard aims to launch a line of target-maturity corporate bond ETFs. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Bonds]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Milstead ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4gpjpmt6LRyYAmz9PST2xY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Fixed Indexed Annuities and Bonds: The Perfect Match as Interest Rates Inch Lower? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The prospect of more interest rate cuts has investors wondering how to enhance the bond portion of their portfolio. A fixed indexed annuity could be the answer. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Annuities]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ keith@capstoneplanning.com (Keith Wiltfong, CFP®, CIMA®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Keith Wiltfong, CFP®, CIMA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QzBrdoQan9tXyzJavrQKyh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Passive Muni Investors: Is Your Strategy Missing the Mark? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Passive investments in municipal bonds are popular, but do they come at a cost? Two recent examples show why an active approach can be more favorable. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:26:14 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Peter Aloisi, CFA® Charterholder ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pY2oB7sSdL8QHN2RR2Ap98-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don't Let a 60/40 Portfolio Derail Your Retirement: Why a Cookie-Cutter Approach Could Cost You ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Choosing a personalized retirement investment plan, rather than relying on the 60/40 portfolio, could help protect your savings and ensure long-term growth. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ info@peakretirementplanning.com (Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jzsPE9kzrHoaSizrac7rtC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Overlooked Diversification Tool Can Build Resilience Into Your Portfolio ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Municipal bonds can provide a steady income and stability that's separate from federal shifts and global economic headwinds. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Bonds]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Malloy ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZnDAProyGHQnAoXi4Vwc4T-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Reasons Why Your Portfolio Needs Short-Term Bond ETFs ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Money market funds are a safe option for your cash, but ultra-short and short-term bond ETFs also deserve consideration. Here are seven reasons why. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[ETFs]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Brad Collins ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DU3KahQhZLLaintvdbRwQD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Best Vanguard Bond Funds to Buy ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Investors seeking the best Vanguard bond funds can pick between mutual funds and ETFs spanning maturities, credit qualities, tax treatment and geographies. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tony Dong, MSc ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3tfUz7kZqxr3SqGhpjCjkD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Changes Are Coming for This Invesco Bond Fund ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF's bonds will mature in 2026. Here's what investors should do. ]]>
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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/9M5ei85BksfhMNxGmzMBKU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Position Your Portfolio for Lower Interest Rates ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Federal Reserve is far from done with its rate-cutting regime. This is how investors can prepare. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:03:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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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/9wZdXyxSmFhn4X7nJ5mTYj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Fed Rate Cuts Mean For Fixed-Income Investors ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Fed's rate-cutting campaign has the fixed-income market set for an encore of  Q4 2024. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jeffrey R. Kosnett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ykh8Z3vuJG5NoPzxd2Dmmk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Use This Stock Market Recipe for a Well-Diversified Portfolio ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ For years, large U.S. stocks were all you needed for a diversified portfolio. A broader mix is better now. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:02:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Stocks]]></category>
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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/2u97krkMBeUN6PoodA3BAo-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Playing Defense Pays Off for Our Favorite Junk Bond Fund ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Defensive sectors weathered the April selloff well, which helped the Vanguard High-Yield Corporate outpace its peers. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 10:03:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Bonds]]></category>
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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/wERSjJh5xueGKSu2T3Gr6g-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Here's Why Munis Aren't Just for Wealthy Investors Now ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Buyers of all levels should be intrigued by municipal bonds' steep yield curve, strong credit fundamentals and yield levels offering an income buffer. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Bonds]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Malloy ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BWn6UcMK9mNixGobg69T54-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Bonds can act as a financial safety net through good times and bad. But different bonds carry different returns and risks, so do your homework before investing. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:55:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:19:46 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (David Rodeck) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Rodeck ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y8GPJZPL6p8v94ybbjweiS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Financial Fact vs Fiction: Why Inflation Is Lower, But Prices Are Not ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Do you think bonds protect you from stock losses? Are you confident your assets will go to your intended heirs if all you have is a will? Think again — and read on for other myths that could be leading you astray. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ scott.mcclatchey@ballastrockpw.com (Scott McClatchey, CFP®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Scott McClatchey, CFP® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GLQa8KyaAcksLDECdKgLfM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Will the Fed Do at Its Next Meeting? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged at the next Fed meeting. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:03:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:12:37 +0000</updated>
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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/hx5jaMLBZJjmeEHHEiKPRc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The 60-40 Portfolio Rule of Investing: Not Dead Yet? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/the-60-40-portfolio-rule-of-investing</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Adding alternative investments to a balanced portfolio can smooth out returns. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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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/hZwSMWBoupkhWkzszo8NhS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/keep-tax-collectors-at-bay-with-muni-bond-funds</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Municipal bonds can be good insurance against inflation — and interest is tax-free. But as with all investments, understanding risk is key. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:46:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Waggoner ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KDkyzRhpUhe5XMXrfSp6zY-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Follow these tips and strategies to help you navigate investing turbulence. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Waggoner ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JttapefB37BwCtKbtnajVX-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Understanding what Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) are and how to use them in a portfolio. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Waggoner ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hxissfRaq8etaaE88Q9G3Y-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Columnist Jeffrey Kosnett explains why he stands by investing in bonds. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 19:01:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:15:26 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jeffrey R. Kosnett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Loz4kgSLEY4Ghj29SLpWcX-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ A financial professional and three colleagues explain the fluctuations in the 10-year Treasury bond and what investors should do. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matthew Sommer, Ph.D. CFA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zY4trZrMDX6jcmEnTCUo6M-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Such Attractive Yields in High-Grade Munis Are Rare and May Not Last Long ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ According to this munis expert, the last time munis were this cheap was a brief period in 2023. If you kicked yourself for missing out then, you have a second chance now. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 09:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 14:40:02 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Malloy ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/baA72vUjnt4bKH84mCBoVC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Financial Analyst Sees a Bright Present for Municipal Bond Investors ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ High-tax-bracket investors have an excellent opportunity to secure low-volatility, high-quality returns at yield levels rarely seen in over a decade. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 15:01:01 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Peter Aloisi, CFA® Charterholder ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YVXjbd7vJu22ayLyRu6NLC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why I Think You Should Buy Stocks to Cope with Inflation ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ What's the best way to protect your investments when inflation rises and the value of the dollar falls? Surprisingly, the answer may lie in buying stocks. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ James K. Glassman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HBLmWTCUhmbejKbRZbdFvZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Improvements in technology, data, systematic trading and risk analytics have led to more successful municipal indexing. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Malloy ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qT8XywRkes9XkUCzZuEojP-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ If the tax status of muni bonds changes, the impact on regular investors and state and local governments could be significant. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hPWwxwT9W79GSdDAx4LxZN-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Transferring securities from one account to another often requires this extra step. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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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/jSHHFnv2YdcdnYDdwM2YAn-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Stock market volatility has picked up in reaction to the Trump administration's tariff plans. Should investors consider bonds? We answer that question here. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jacobsschroeder@gmail.com (Jacob Schroeder) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jacob Schroeder ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5636GUmpE6Z7egDojnXDMf-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ 2025 is turning out to be a turbulent year for the market, but don't panic. Here are four ways investors can ride out the storm. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:05:06 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jeffrey R. Kosnett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mCeQwC8tP8LPDmnKqWajV4-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ While interest rates have come down, this T. Rowe Price floating-rate fund still sports an attractive yield. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:07:31 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Mutual Funds]]></category>
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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/w6TEEGMFVAkWWxxDznGzH8-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Cryptocurrency may be good for a thrill, but older investors are better off with assets like bonds, guaranteed annuities, CDs and maybe dividend-paying stocks. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:21:29 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ info@annuityadvantage.com (Ken Nuss) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ken Nuss ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CdWN5wHiErhBwW943mLa5H-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Navigating interest-rate changes can seem daunting, but these areas of the fixed-income market could perform better (or worse) than others. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jeffrey R. Kosnett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AHRWDGQn6qswpVdqS9jMLJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tips for Honing Your Bond Investing Strategy ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Building a good, high-quality foundation is critical when selecting a mix of bond funds that match your risk tolerance and return objectives. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:40:08 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 21:07:34 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ bzureick@johnsonasset.com (Brandon Zureick, CFA®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Brandon Zureick, CFA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T62i2SYPQqFquWqBPUWYkR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Stocks Are Politicians Buying and Selling? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Some of the trades made by members of the House and Senate might surprise you. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 17:58:37 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 01:09:50 +0000</updated>
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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/Vxwqj7C2byfX9JhtJ5gUDC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Will the Fed Cut Rates in September? Here's What Experts Predict ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/Will-the-Fed-Cut-Rates-September-experts-forecast</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The race is already on to predict the trajectory of future reductions to borrowing costs. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 19:11:12 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:07:43 +0000</updated>
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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/VmNvWAUYsKF2n3mNLgXLCF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 10 Bond Portfolio Picks Before the Fed Cuts Rates ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/bonds/bond-portfolio-picks-before-the-fed-cuts-rates</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Why these picks for your bond portfolio are poised to help you get the biggest return in market conditions. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:00:21 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Bonds]]></category>
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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/XmsbupQxgcWQAM2VkgCvuj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Five Considerations About Municipal Bonds if Tax Cuts Sunset ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/considerations-about-municipal-bonds-if-tax-cuts-sunset</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tax rates are set to revert to 2017 levels after 2025, so now is the time to revisit your muni strategy and plan for optimized portfolio adjustments. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:30:25 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 21 Sep 2024 03:18:16 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel J. Close, CFA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cafd3i2navwv876rsYLNSg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/bonds/high-yield-bonds-savings-ideas-as-fed-weighs-rate-cut</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ As the Federal Reserve mulls another rate cut, there is much to consider in order to maximize your gains. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:00:45 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Bonds]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jeffrey R. Kosnett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/s8v6dchKZqgnFJ92SPvzdS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Five Ways to Lower Your Risk in Retirement ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/ways-to-lower-your-risk-in-retirement</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you're losing sleep at night worrying about your investments, you might want to consider the benefits of protecting at least some of your principal. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 01 Sep 2024 09:30:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:53:59 +0000</updated>
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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/JRtMQVkyRqqpga3G4qHnNf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/ways-to-create-a-stronger-retirement-income-plan</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Rather than despairing over a lack of retirement savings, try to focus on what you can do to help ensure a more confident retirement for you and your spouse. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ info@efteam.us (Tyler Jones) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Jones ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YhncfgbnfsMyQeSDEkuLNA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/reasons-to-consider-high-yield-bonds-now</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ With rate cuts possibly on the horizon, now is the time to take advantage of high-yield bonds to get returns similar to the S&P 500's long-term average. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 09:30:59 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Benson, CFA, CAIA ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uENRVqJUQHzTzd5XJ5Xbac-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Navigating how to proceed with new or rollover money can be daunting. Here are some of the best ways to guarantee a high yield to maturity and full recovery of principal. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jeffrey R. Kosnett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TqNbpZst5DKMrzFbNvR3E3-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ What’s a 30-day SEC yield? A trailing 12-month yield? A yield to maturity? We explain what each measure says about an income fund. ]]>
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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/eQX7cAzPfAiuTR5Rj8MRNM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Where to Invest For The Rest of 2024 ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/where-to-invest-for-the-rest-of-2024</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Kiplinger examines ideas of where to invest for the rest of the 2024 year. ]]>
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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/rQD5rgTj6dumcyyvEd2unW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 37 Ways to Invest for High Yields While We Wait for the Fed to Move ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This guide will help you identify attractive income-producing investments in nine different categories, ranging from low-risk,plain-vanilla securities to more-complex, higher-risk and potentially higher-return investments. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:00:28 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Andrew Tanzer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Andrew Tanzer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yxDv6FDJiBHdCh9weDY89P-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Americans Consider This the Best Long-Term Investment — and It's Not Stocks ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/real-estate/real-estate-investing/americans-favorite-best-long-term-investment</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ For the tenth straight year, Americans have picked real estate as their favorite long-term investment. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 12:45:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Real Estate Investing]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ alexandra.svokos@futurenet.com (Alexandra Svokos) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alexandra Svokos ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KHguCYrRCCQXYr4DoHcKvi-1280-80.jpg">
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