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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ March CPI Report: Iran War Is Expected to Boost Inflation ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The March CPI report will be released Friday morning. Here's what economists expect the inflation data to show as energy costs spike. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ karee.venema@futurenet.com (Karee Venema) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Karee Venema ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/66PBfsAXodJuCLoj9EtNdj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The February CPI Report Is Tame, but Higher Inflation’s Coming ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The February CPI report arrived in line with estimates, but rising oil prices will likely lift inflation in March. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:49:23 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:29:27 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ karee.venema@futurenet.com (Karee Venema) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Karee Venema ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XSakAt5anC9FGbHyGuyoP9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ January CPI Report Shows Inflation Slowed. Here's What That Means for Rate Cuts ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The January CPI report came in lighter than expected. Here's what economists say that means for the Federal Reserve and interest rates. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:00:47 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:59:59 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ karee.venema@futurenet.com (Karee Venema) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Karee Venema ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QeoNNuB5vN4msJKTMfxovP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The December CPI Report Is Out. Here's What It Means for the Fed's Next Move ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The December CPI report came in lighter than expected, but housing costs remain an overhang. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:34:35 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:19:48 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ karee.venema@futurenet.com (Karee Venema) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Karee Venema ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5wCZGUNQX5LLAUkpAJd7hG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I'm a Wealth Adviser: These Are the 7 Risks Your Retirement Plan Should Address ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Your retirement needs to be able to withstand several major threats, including inflation, longevity, long-term care costs, market swings and more. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ erick@takepointwealth.com (Erick Arnett) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Erick Arnett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sVth3SXmQwUVBsGRjNq22M-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The November CPI Report Is Out. Here's What It Means for Rising Prices ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The November CPI report came in lighter than expected, but the delayed data give an incomplete picture of inflation, say economists. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:34:42 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:41:11 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ karee.venema@futurenet.com (Karee Venema) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Karee Venema ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/66PBfsAXodJuCLoj9EtNdj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Delayed September CPI Report is Out. Here's What it Signals for the Fed. ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The September CPI report showed that inflation remains tame – and all but confirms another rate cut from the Fed. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:36:52 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:16:51 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ karee.venema@futurenet.com (Karee Venema) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Karee Venema ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XSakAt5anC9FGbHyGuyoP9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The End of 2%? An Investment Adviser's Case for Why the Fed Should Raise Its Inflation Target  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Yes, inflation can be tough on those living on fixed incomes, but protecting us from it too strictly could do our overall economy more harm than good. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Inflation]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ concierge@aristiawealth.com (David M. McInnis, MBA, CFP®, CIMA®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David M. McInnis, MBA, CFP®, CIMA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2esh8wtWboYj4GpAGQgiiS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Rule of the Shrinking Dollar in Retirement ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Alas, we must all follow the rule of the shrinking dollar once we hit retirement. Here's how to hold onto your hard-earned money in  many years. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 10:16:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:53:09 +0000</updated>
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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/RCaFAy6ucieTFxgEMbSXPP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Wages Aren't Keeping Up With Inflation: A Financial Adviser's Tips to Bridge the Gap ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ While we can't control inflation, there are some simple things each of us can do to help keep our heads above water. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Inflation]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Brad Clark ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hPSnWXTfbP9VELFnV3tw7P-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Hot August CPI Report Doesn't Shift the Rate-Cut Needle: What the Experts Say ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The August CPI came in higher than forecast on a monthly basis, but Wall Street still expects a rate cut at next week's Fed meeting. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:26:41 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:53:55 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ karee.venema@futurenet.com (Karee Venema) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Karee Venema ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5wCZGUNQX5LLAUkpAJd7hG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ An Expert Guide to Outsmarting Inflation: Don't Let It Restrict Your Retirement ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Inflation is often underestimated when estimating retirement income, education funding or investment returns. These strategies can help preserve your purchasing power and reduce your financial anxiety. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 09:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Inflation]]></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>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RMDPQGgiGkVdHGYfgcQNTD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ July CPI Report Boosts Rate-Cut Odds: What the Experts Say ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The July CPI report shows that tariffs are having a slight impact on inflation, though not enough to keep the Fed from cutting interest rates. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:21:26 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:22:44 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ karee.venema@futurenet.com (Karee Venema) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Karee Venema ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bNhgG82a3bcsjdih7Nssq5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Federal Interest Rates Mean for Your Grocery Bill ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The relationship between grocery prices and the Federal Reserve has plenty of back-and-forth. Understand how they interplay. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:40:25 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:10:05 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rachael Green ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EQcc5Ax88JmzLG2wWLNUqe-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Thought I'd Be Set, But My $3 Million Isn't Buying the Retirement I Imagined. What Should I Do? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/happy-retirement/thought-id-be-set-but-my-money-isnt-buying-the-retirement-i-imagined</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ If your nest egg isn't providing the retirement lifestyle you dreamed of, it's time to ask whether it's your money that's the problem — or your mindset. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:24:49 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Maurie Backman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zKeN8FyszWCEfsd6i33UUC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Five Best Side Hustles for Retirees ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ More older people are working in retirement to boost income and stave off boredom. These gigs and hustles make the most sense for the golden years crowd. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:34:49 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ brianoco101@gmail.com (Brian O&#039;Connell) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Brian O&#039;Connell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Bu8EQXuAQ5gnqHSHihfNhC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to Know About Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) ]]></title>
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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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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Bonds]]></category>
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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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                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-risks-you-will-want-to-avoid-at-all-costs</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ There's no crystal ball for retirement planning, but the closest thing could be to consider the key risks you'll face in retirement and build a plan around them. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2025 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nicole Farbo, CFP® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Q2r5UkTsGMrU8qPPYZmFSX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 2026 HSA Contribution Limits Are Set: What to Know Now ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/irs-unveils-new-hsa-limits</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The IRS says Health Savings Account contribution limits will increase again next year due to inflation. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 13:07:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:44:05 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UhAzvarDNZrKz2GFnyE4RL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The 'Concerning Trends' in Retirement Now ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/concerning-trends-in-retirement-now</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Americans are less satisfied with their life in retirement and cite inflation and higher healthcare costs as just two of the problems they're facing. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Janet Bodnar ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VHcLbLiGVV6Jyq3QCov6NT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Help Shield Your Retirement From Inflation ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/how-to-help-shield-your-retirement-from-inflation</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Picking the right investments at the right time can help ensure inflation won't flatten your retirement savings. Here are some tips. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ ssiegel@soa.org (Steven C. Siegel, ASA, MAAA) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Steven C. Siegel, ASA, MAAA ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VbNywABLpW93KGZs3qcRHJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Trump’s Trade War Targets Your Groceries ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/trumps-trade-war-targets-your-groceries</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A trade spat is unraveling with the United States' top trading partners, and it will likely affect you at the grocery store. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 18:55:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 21:49:49 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JfLRgL3wrPq6WPnmuAD5B4-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Consumer price inflation reared its ugly head to start the year, dashing hopes for the Fed to lower borrowing costs anytime soon. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:35:17 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:36:35 +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/iZFxSFFzjh2qzpij9FmSgm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Inflation Is Impacting Retirees in 2025 ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/social-security/how-inflation-is-impacting-retirees</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ January's CPI report shows inflation is running hotter than the Fed would like, at 3%. That's hard on retirees. Is Social Security keeping up? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:33:58 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:16:03 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Maurie Backman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y99fpaTsrFyLj5cZyPH2zF-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ The New York State Budget deal would benefit middle-class families. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:51:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:56:07 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iU82Uyv7J8We5ZxPjsacFL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ CPI Report Keeps the Fed on Track: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Disinflation in key areas of consumer prices should help the Federal Reserve stick to its policy path of gradual cuts to interest rates. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:19:59 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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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/iZFxSFFzjh2qzpij9FmSgm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ CPI Report Casts Doubt on Rate Cuts in 2025: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ November Consumer Price Index data sealed the deal for a December rate cut, but the outlook for next year is less certain. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:00:14 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:24:25 +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/iZFxSFFzjh2qzpij9FmSgm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ October CPI Report Hits the Mark: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ While the current pace of rising prices appears to have leveled off, the expected path of rate cuts has become less certain. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:56:16 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:00:52 +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/iZFxSFFzjh2qzpij9FmSgm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ CPI Report Points to Gradual Pace for Rate Cuts: What the Experts Are Saying ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Inflation surprised to the upside last month but the disinflation trend remains on track. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:55:30 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:51:57 +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/iZFxSFFzjh2qzpij9FmSgm-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ For more than two years, we've heard a steady drumbeat of news highlighting inflation and its impact on interest rates. The correlation seems clear, but the issue is actually more complex. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jared Elson, Investment Adviser ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kgxvENaMHQ5toPBLRHqLgH-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ A good-but-not great reading on consumer inflation sets up the Fed to reduce rates by a quarter-point at its next meeting. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:42:56 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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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/iZFxSFFzjh2qzpij9FmSgm-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Avoid the COLA social security dip in 2025 with a Health Savings Account ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:00:50 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Social Security]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Sandra Block) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sandra Block ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vseFAtRV2D4nRhRAcx8ty6-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Higher prices are hitting everyone, but if you're especially hurting, here are some ways that could help you to cope. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Sep 2024 09:30:19 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelsey M. Simasko, Esq. ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vRrdkion2mEdyp7UpZri79-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can a President Fix Inflation? Here's What Donald Trump Could Do ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Inflation has been a thorn in the side of many presidential administrations, but how much impact does the commander-in-chief have over price growth? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Aug 2024 14:01:19 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:24:18 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PRFGiZfexk4NyTZk4gvskF-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ The continued downtrend in inflation raises the odds for a September rate cut from the Federal Reserve. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:58:06 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:33:28 +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/iZFxSFFzjh2qzpij9FmSgm-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ After taxes and inflation, the real return you get may not be as good as you think. Here's another approach to consider: fixed deferred annuities. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:40:23 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ maloi@sfr1.com (Michael Aloi, CFP®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Aloi, CFP® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a4BHV6PGoujFSER5UQMZB3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ You Need a Retirement Contingency Plan: Five Steps to Get It Done ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Planning for the unknown in retirement might sound impossible, but you can manage it by breaking it down into these five components. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2024 09:30:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ info@njretirementplanning.com (Joel V. Russo, LUTCF) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joel V. Russo, LUTCF ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UnjU6sjJHQAaxW4kT25BVZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ June CPI Report Comes in Soft: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Odds rise for a September rate cut after prices fall on a monthly basis for the first time in almost two years. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:44:49 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:10:53 +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/iZFxSFFzjh2qzpij9FmSgm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ May CPI Report Comes in Soft: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A slowdown in inflation keeps the Fed on track for rate cuts later this year. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:56:46 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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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/iZFxSFFzjh2qzpij9FmSgm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Shrinkflation Is Real. Here's How to Fight Back  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Feeling the impact of shrinkflation? To avoid raising prices, some manufacturers are reducing the size of common grocery items. Here’s how to fight back. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 08 Jun 2024 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Inflation]]></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/qhuXhUw4BMtsh7drLJibej-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Will the Stock Market Do as Election Nears? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Despite the presidential election’s domination of the headlines, economic and inflation trends have consistently outweighed electoral outcomes in the past. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 09:40:43 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:20:55 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Adam Lampe ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R5LzW3BMtncFrwt8GYiyJ3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Do You Feel More Negative These Days? Blame the Algorithm ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Consumer sentiment is more negative today than it was during the Great Financial Crisis in 2008. Could the difference be the rise of social media’s influence? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 09:30:09 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 24 May 2024 17:05:34 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Blaine Townsend, CIMC®, CIMA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nAgMBwG7uhq4Z4mv7NGSoL-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ CPI moderated last month, boosting hopes for interest rate cuts coming sooner rather than later. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 17:16:02 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 15 May 2024 19:34:21 +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/vXmz44JPh3PU6PXbkfhNoH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Having Enough Money for Retirement Still a Top Concern, But Moods Are Changing ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A new Gallup poll shows Americans are still concerned about having enough money for retirement, but there are some changes from last year. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 17:39:06 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 06 May 2024 20:26:56 +0000</updated>
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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/KQD4uf3Bw6iM79mSKK9vX3-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ A blowout inflation report pushes back the timing of Fed rate cuts. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:31:42 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:35:53 +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/eTDCNT9y92BLfyrLQTkdRX-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ There are five different types of "flations" that not only impact the economy, but also your investment returns. Here's how to adjust your portfolio for each one. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2024 13:30:59 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:39:59 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Kim Clark) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kim Clark ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yQUQUM4ncR7wf89y56sHpZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Another hotter-than-expected CPI report muddies the timing for the first interest rate cut. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:49:47 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:25:32 +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/eTDCNT9y92BLfyrLQTkdRX-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Reasons for optimism: The worst of inflation appears to be behind us, the Fed could start cutting rates, and it seems we’ll avoid a hard landing or recession. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:30:45 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Your Optimism About Money Has Grown A Lot Since The Pandemic, Survey Shows ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ More Americans believe they will be even better off financially a year from now, a new Fed survey shows. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ January CPI Report: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A hot reading on inflation means interest rates will stay higher for a little longer. ]]>
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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/eTDCNT9y92BLfyrLQTkdRX-1280-80.jpg">
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