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                            <title><![CDATA[ Latest from Kiplinger in Careers ]]></title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ NYC Proposed Giving Kids $1,000 for College. Where Else is That Happening? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From NYC's proposal to Trump Accounts and state-sponsored baby bond programs, governments are helping children build savings long before they reach adulthood. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[College]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sean Jackson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/utrHE6sjywN2sZPLdAuC5Z.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why the College-First Mindset Is an Outdated Relic That's Failing Us All ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ College is no longer the safest route to job security. The sooner we change attitudes toward skilled labor and alternative career paths, the better for us all. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ slaband@coloradosucceeds.org (Scott Laband) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Scott Laband ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/m2ie5joVWeALERQLVCbGSF.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Right Way and the Wrong Way to Use a 529 Plan That Doesn't Cover the Full Cost of College ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't dip into your own retirement savings if your child's 529 plan won't cover all their college expenses. The plan can be more flexible than you might think. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[College]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ bennett.pardue@newcanaangroup.com (Bennett Pardue, CFP®, CDFA®, Investment Adviser Representative) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bennett Pardue, CFP®, CDFA®, Investment Adviser Representative ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/utMc4incYzEHFHuLryeH5B.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ A Retirement Lesson From 'The Pitt' ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If "The Pitt’s" chief attending has you rethinking the daily grind, it might be time to plan a strategic career pause — before you call it quits for good. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Maurie Backman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XxgK3u97V33axhtjMfV2XG.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'Incentives Matter': 6 Valuable Lessons From Economics About Work and Retirement ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ While critics complain that economists are always at odds, there are plenty of areas of agreement that contain valuable lessons for our working lives and more. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:57:13 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ philrsegal@yahoo.com (Philip Segal, CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Philip Segal, CLU®, ChFC®, RICP® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KNoaUbd27EbEZyj3g3z9wk.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Pros Outweigh the Cons of Investing in a 529 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This tax-advantage savings account is perfect for students. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:55:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:06:32 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lisa.gerstner@futurenet.com (Lisa Gerstner) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lisa Gerstner ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yD6SzUB5XZCGZckjF7FFS9.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Gift Ideas For Graduates That Are Actually Meaningful ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Help a new grad get off on the right foot with these ideas. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:07:03 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[College]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ ella.vincent@futurenet.com (Ella Vincent) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ella Vincent ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n6nXbcNEieePttDWBD4BJP.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Final Exam vs Family Vacation: What's a Professor to Do When Students Demand an Exception to a Hard and Fast Rule for a 'Capricious' Reason? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Students wanted to reschedule a final exam, and when their professor cited a long-standing, universal rule, they muttered about filing a grievance. What's next? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 09:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ Lagombeaver1@gmail.com (H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MSWbW6fovAQikBrSmhSGpS.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ We're 73 with $2.1 million. I Want to Pay Off Our Grandson's $45K Student Loan, but My Husband Says No. Who's Right? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We're 73, with $2.1 million and $4k a month in Social Security. My husband says we can't afford to help our grandson. Who's right? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Maurie Backman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XxgK3u97V33axhtjMfV2XG.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ High Incomes Don't Stretch as Far as They Used To: Here's How to Fix That Without Earning More ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ While the average annual salary in the U.S. is about $64,500, even those on higher incomes can still feel like they're struggling. Earning more isn't the answer. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[salaries]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ care@rjpaz.com (Ron Tallou) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ron Tallou ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mRRQxk5msys3pFB4ZqKmr5.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ If You're Considering Law School, This History Lesson Is for You ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ AI is transforming the legal profession, potentially leading to an employment crisis for law school graduates. What can they do? ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ Lagombeaver1@gmail.com (H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MSWbW6fovAQikBrSmhSGpS.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 2026 Changes to Student Loans You Need to Know ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Changes that take effect this summer will reshape how students and parents borrow and repay their federal loans. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Reyna Gobel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/thQTKdgHQHDmNMvR4nMvpa.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Adulting Is Hard, But These 5 Steps Can Set New College Grads on a Path to a Rich Life ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Adulting is hard, but a focus on three key habits — paying yourself first, paying attention to your career and paying it forward — can help get you there. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ware, CFP®, CIMA®, CDFA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NXtF5SxGAa7ZsfSgkJiZhZ.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                            <![CDATA[ Taking a career break to care for family is natural for many women — but a pause can have lasting repercussions. Here's what to consider before stepping away. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Careers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ info@myannuityagents.com (Angie Welsh) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Angie Welsh ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NevDbjQk2cdLu9zysfiH5Z.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                            <![CDATA[ Life is too short to settle for what someone else considers success. Studies show most of us want happiness most, so why not go for yours? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Careers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Becca Pearce, MBA, CEPA ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VU7trMbwyJrX8D4rg5uYwM.png ]]></dc:description>
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                            <![CDATA[ Delivering strong results but always passed over for promotion? Find out what's really behind your lack of advancement and how to get to the next level. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ maharukh@maharukhdalal.com (Maharukh Dalal, MBA, CPCC) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Maharukh Dalal, MBA, CPCC ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Nd7yigdEnhYUtYVkQEWUr3.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                            <![CDATA[ We're 75 with $3.2 million. Our son is pressuring us to help pay for our granddaughter's college so she can avoid student loans. What should we do? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:05:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Maurie Backman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XxgK3u97V33axhtjMfV2XG.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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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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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Careers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ Lagombeaver1@gmail.com (H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MSWbW6fovAQikBrSmhSGpS.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why Turning 60 is a Good Time to Start a New Career (It’s Not Just About the Money) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Why going back to work after 60 is as much mental as it is practical, and often exactly what you need most. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Happy Retirement]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ upnorthwriter@icloud.com (Kathryn Pomroy) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kathryn Pomroy ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fSpmnh7rBdFGNQWX9sFiYM.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                            <![CDATA[ A coworker's poor work that was generated by AI and not edited for accuracy or quality is the latest headache in the workplace. You address it without drama. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Careers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ allison.gerrard@moralcourage.com (Allison Gerrard) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Allison Gerrard ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mwKk95vXBNrAGB4VNzMtPN.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ We're 54 With $1.8 Million. My Wife Wants to Start a College Fund for Our Grandson, but I Think We Should Keep Funding Our Retirement. ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We're 54 with $1.8 million saved. My wife wants to start a college fund for our grandchild, but I think we should keep funding our retirement. Who is right? ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Want to Quit the 9-to-5? This Financial Planner's 8-Point Checklist Can Get You There Faster ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/careers/expert-guide-to-quitting-work-sooner</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Leaving your job to step out on your own is doable, but you'll need a concrete financial plan to get there. This checklist can see you through the process. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Careers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anthony Martin ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9oA7jNek3KARMHR28njXHb.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 4 Strategies for Parents to Help the Class of 2026 in a Tight Job Market ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Despite a weak entry-level job market, the college degree's return on investment is still achievable for this year's grads. Here's how parents can help them. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[College]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mallon FitzPatrick, CFP®, AEP®, CLU® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SakxLE5M5v7UT5bBCYTbaW.png ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Actions to Set Up Your Business With Your Exit in Mind, From a Wealth Adviser ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ When you're starting a business, it may seem counterintuitive to begin with exit planning. But preparing will put you on a more secure footing in the long run. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jamie.carroll@ballastrockpw.com (Jamie Carroll) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jamie Carroll ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qcKicBitwYn276jyQkfE5B.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Find Free Money for Graduate School as Federal Loans Tighten in 2026 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Starting July 1, federal borrowing will be capped for new graduate students, making scholarships and other forms of "free money" vital. Here's what to know. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[College]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sravani Atluri ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3NwNu6fvP5wGeg2MqY9bg5.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Finances Not Going Anywhere? These 3 Steps Can Help You Find Your North Star ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/steps-to-find-your-financial-north-star</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you're overwhelmed by financial planning, a long list of to-dos won't help. Find clarity by focusing on steps built around what's most important to you. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen B. Dunbar III, JD, CLU ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Wfvh7G7Q6DU3gwtPoKKZeh.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ One of the Most Powerful Wealth-Building Moves a Woman Can Make: A Midcareer Pivot  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If it feels like you can't sustain what you're doing for the next 20 years, it's time for an honest look at what's draining you and what energizes you. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Careers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ Tbyrnes@lebenthal.com (Tracy Byrnes, CDFA®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tracy Byrnes, CDFA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rBjYXLoMwkgbhrnXHnj5fk.png ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Top 5 Career Lessons From the 2026 Winter Olympics  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Five lessons to learn from the 2026 Winter Olympics for your career and finances. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:52:25 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:54:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ alexandra.svokos@futurenet.com (Alexandra Svokos) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alexandra Svokos ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/thicKegFQsZjAcN332CSxE.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Is How You Can Land a Job You'll Love ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ "Work How You Are Wired" leads job seekers on a journey of self-discovery that could help them snag the job of their dreams. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:29:45 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ Lagombeaver1@gmail.com (H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MSWbW6fovAQikBrSmhSGpS.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ We Inherited $250K: I Want a Second Home, but My Wife Wants to Save for Our Kids' College. ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ He wants a vacation home, but she wants a 529 plan for the kids. Who's right? The experts weigh in. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:05:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:52:52 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Maurie Backman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XxgK3u97V33axhtjMfV2XG.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Your Guide to Financial Stability as a Military Spouse, Courtesy of a Financial Planner ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These practical resources and benefits can help military spouses with managing a budget, tax and retirement planning, as well as supporting their own career ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelly M. Lagore, CFP®, MQFP® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/stBPDzxM2jo5cL92T7ZphA.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                            <![CDATA[ College tuition fees can seem prohibitive, but don't let advertised prices stop you from applying. Instead, focus on net costs after grants and scholarships. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[College]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sravani Atluri ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3NwNu6fvP5wGeg2MqY9bg5.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 Practical Steps to Help Keep Your Student Focused on College Rather Than the Financial Strain ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Too many students drop out due to financial strain. This plan can help families plan for the costs and get timely aid that sees students through to graduation. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[College]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sravani Atluri ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3NwNu6fvP5wGeg2MqY9bg5.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Forget Job Interviews: Employers Will Find the Best Person for the Job in an Escape Room (This Former CEO Explains Why) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Escape rooms can give employers a better indication of job candidates' strengths than a standard interview. Here's how your company can get on board. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
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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>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qbUTYLAab6vHmYVQperg7k.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I'm 59 With $1.7 Million Saved and Just Lost My Job. Should I Retire at 59½, or Find New Work? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We asked professional wealth planners for advice. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 11:05:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Maurie Backman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XxgK3u97V33axhtjMfV2XG.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ CD vs. Money Market: Where to Put Your Year-End Bonus Now ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Falling interest rates have savers wondering where to park cash. Here's how much $10,000 earns in today's best CDs versus leading money market accounts. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:28:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Savings Accounts]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Choncé Maddox ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UYdRhdVHQX23PRFMjyHC8Q.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I'm a Financial Planner: If You're a High Earner, You Need an 18-Month Safety Net ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ No job seems to be safe in this age of AI. If you make a larger-than-usual salary, then you need to have a larger-than-usual emergency fund. Here's why. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Careers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mallon FitzPatrick, CFP®, AEP®, CLU® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SakxLE5M5v7UT5bBCYTbaW.png ]]></dc:description>
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                            <![CDATA[ Families can access scholarships, grants and incentives by strategically positioning their students in terms of merit, skills and timing. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[College]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sravani Atluri ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3NwNu6fvP5wGeg2MqY9bg5.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New Ways to Use 529 Plans ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tax-free withdrawals from 529 plans could help you sharpen your job skills. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ ella.vincent@futurenet.com (Ella Vincent) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ella Vincent ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n6nXbcNEieePttDWBD4BJP.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Walked Away from a Stable Mid-Career Job — Here’s the Retirement Math Behind that Decision ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Life is short. Should you quit your job for a more satisfying career? Or were you laid off? Here's how I learned to protect my retirement after leaving a steady job. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 11:10:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jacobsschroeder@gmail.com (Jacob Schroeder) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jacob Schroeder ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D5UjXXGmxUbRevzxzkaKAZ.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ A Guide to Starting a Successful Business After 50 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Age can be an advantage for older entrepreneurs looking to extend their careers or supplement their income in retirement. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Careers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Diane Harris ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/szpZjQCzreRDKTMXN5yiTB.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                            <![CDATA[ Whether pink slips are just rumors at your company or layoffs have already landed, there are things you can do today to make the best of a tough situation. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Eric Roberge, Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Investment Adviser ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MEzKHvdnV6JX5yEU4Aecuc.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                            <![CDATA[ We asked career planning and human resources experts for advice on how to handle return-to-work orders. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Maurie Backman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XxgK3u97V33axhtjMfV2XG.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Find the Right Health Plan During Open Enrollment ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You may face sharply higher out-of-pocket costs for health care next year. Use our guide to select an insurance plan that meets your needs at the best price. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:05:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Health Insurance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kimberly Lankford ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/favsXkvD65c9WDQUVAJXMS.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Outsmarting the AI Job Algorithm: Why Older Women Need a Strategy ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ When you're job hunting, AI may undermine your best efforts. Here's how older women can throw a wrench in the algorithm. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:06:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:19:22 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Christy Bieber ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5gvg9GY56Wnr2HW4oDejUM.jpg ]]></dc:description>
                                                                                                        <dc:contributor><![CDATA[ Ellen B. Kennedy ]]></dc:contributor>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tariffs, Inflation, Uncertainty, Oh My: How to Feel Less Stressed About Finances Now ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tariffs, high prices and an uncertain economy getting you down? These steps can help. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:40:51 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Janna Herron ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gf6piTp4htVPurbHrUFn4o.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Want to Help Pay for My Grandkids' College. Should I Make a Lump-Sum 529 Plan Contribution or Spread Funds out Through the Years? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Is it better to make a lump-sum contribution up front or spread funds out through the years? We asked a college savings professional and a financial planner for their advice. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Maurie Backman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XxgK3u97V33axhtjMfV2XG.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Four Military Benefits That Have Helped My Family ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Military life can be challenging for servicemembers and their families, but they're offered some significant financial benefits to help cushion the blow. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 10:02:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Family Savings]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lisa.gerstner@futurenet.com (Lisa Gerstner) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lisa Gerstner ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yD6SzUB5XZCGZckjF7FFS9.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Social Security Earnings Test: Know This Rule Before Working in Retirement ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ When you work and collect Social Security benefits before your FRA, you are subject to the Retirement Earning Test that could result in a temporary reduction of your benefits. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:59:58 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:37:28 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Donna LeValley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8UyQuDSkz4xXJaPT2v47m8.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Escaping the New Golden Handcuffs: A Financial Expert Has a Plan for Today's Executives ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Feeling stuck in your job? It could be your complicated compensation package, but it also could be where you live, your family or even how you view yourself. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Careers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ ZAshburn@ReachStrategicWealth.com (Zachary Ashburn, CFP®, EA, AFC®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Zachary Ashburn, CFP®, EA, AFC® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o4buj7yikshu5y6CMby5aR.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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