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                    <title><![CDATA[ Latest from Kiplinger in Inheritance ]]></title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Does Your Retirement Plan Ignore Half of Your Net Worth? Here's How You Can Tap Your Housing Wealth for a More Robust Retirement ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Including your housing wealth in your retirement plan can lead to higher lifetime income and a larger legacy than a plan based on selling the home for the cash. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nFgsjAztz6XwzAXjAaFVbZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Per Stirpes vs Per Capita: The Beneficiary Rules Most Families Have Never Heard Of ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Understanding the difference between per stirpes and per capita can determine whether your grandchildren receive an inheritance or are unintentionally left out. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ notes@octavewm.com (Eric W. Bond) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Eric W. Bond ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LJwasy3QYvYd5Fb6srmzWm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Inherited Money or Property? What You Need to Know Before Filing Your Taxes ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Inheriting assets comes with various tax considerations. Here's a guide on everything you need to know, from estate taxes to new rules on inherited IRAs. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Inheritance]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ daniel@hgfg.com (Daniel Razvi, Esquire) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Razvi, Esquire ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wH9DXSVwWCoWUmJubpxefa-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Simple Steps to Financial Power for Every Woman, From a Financial Planner ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Despite our growing economic power, women still face a confidence and savings gap. We can fix that by taking steps that help secure our financial independence. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nicole Romito, CFP®, CDFA™ ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWUyDEEuvdW3bMVB53fLDC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Is How the 'Brady Bunch' Safety Net (aka a QTIP Trust) Protects Your Kids' Inheritance ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you have a blended family, this estate planning tool can provide for your surviving spouse while passing assets to your children from a previous marriage. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Inheritance]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ mpalmer@ark-wealth.com (Mike Palmer, CFP®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mike Palmer, CFP® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wf2mpJMSYbdRwZ76yTiE6U-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Will Inheriting the Family Money Make You or Break You? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Receiving an inheritance opens up amazing opportunities but can also lead to emotional and financial turmoil. Here's the key to successfully managing a windfall. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Inheritance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Erin Wood, CFP®, CRPC®, FBS® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wF7Q4jw9aCf6eqAbXGb8vR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The 5 W's of a Successful Estate Planning-Focused Family Meeting, From a Wealth Adviser ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Good family meetings bring clarity to estate plans and strengthen bonds. Poor ones turn into ugly battles. This simple tool will help you avoid the drama. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lernergroup@hightoweradvisors.com (Michael Schneider) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Schneider ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UF5Rw2Rv6WvPg8PF5FPnD7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I'm a Financial Adviser: Silence Is Golden, But It Hurts Your Heirs More Than You Think ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Talking to heirs about transferring wealth can be overwhelming, but avoiding it now can lead to conflict later. Here's how to start sharing your plans. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Julie Virta, CFP®, CFA, CTFA ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KzmTguGGkhhAnnrrShJDE9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Will Your Children's Inheritance Set Them Free or Tie Them Up? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ An inheritance can mean extraordinary freedom for your loved ones, but could also cause more harm than good. How can you ensure your family gets it right? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Erin Wood, CFP®, CRPC®, FBS® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EqpjyDsnNhpu9jega2wdci-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ These Thoughtful Retirement Planning Steps Help Protect the Life You Want in Retirement ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This kind of planning focuses on the intentional design of your estate, philanthropy and long-term care protection. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ brian@brianskrobonja.com (Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VvJxjD4nZVMr2Xexwebgnb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Inherited an IRA? Don't Fall Into the 10-Year Tax Trap ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Rules on inherited IRAs have tightened, and most non-spouse beneficiaries must empty the pot in 10 years or face stiff penalties. That calls for an action plan. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Inheritance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mike Palmer, CFP ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PYE2nwsEZeLdJing7ifVfU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don't Bury Your Kids in Taxes: How to Position Your Investments to Help Create More Wealth for Them ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ To minimize your heirs' tax burden, focus on aligning your investment account types and assets with your estate plan, and pay attention to the impact of RMDs. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:50:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ chris@wealthshieldfinancial.com (Christopher Budd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Christopher Budd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S2UnroZQvCr7p98VtcYEk6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Want to Avoid Leaving Chaos in Your Wake? Don't Leave Behind an Outdated Estate Plan ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ An outdated or incomplete estate plan could cause confusion for those handling your affairs at a difficult time. This guide highlights what to update and when. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Leslie Gillin Bohner ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hAwjiKoDWqPuCg9rsgGuhR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I'm an Estate Planning Attorney: These Are the Estate Plan Details You Need to Discuss (And What to Keep Private) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Gen Xers and Millennials would like to know if they're going to inherit (and how much), but Baby Boomers in general don't like to talk about money. What to do? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil@reedlawplc.com (Phillip Reed, JD, CAPP™) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phillip Reed, JD, CAPP™ ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DRNX5LbAsXppK7FVo3hNsP-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Gen X and Millennials are expected to receive trillions of dollars in inheritance. Unless it's managed properly, the money could slip through their fingers. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Inheritance]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ info@oxfordadvisorygroup.com (Chris Dixon, RFC®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chris Dixon, RFC® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hrqBf4nfqGVsEBzJyPn68j-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When Can Tax Planning Be an Act of Love? This Family Found Out ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/inheritance/tax-planning-upstream-gifting-capital-gains</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ How can you give stock worth millions to a loved one without giving them a huge capital gains tax bill? This family's financial adviser provided the answer. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:54:49 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ marketing@francisfinancial.com (Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™ ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VrAMACchuekBEB3AWB9vqV-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ If you're heading into retirement with scattered and uncertain plans, distilling them into these six areas can ensure you thrive in later life. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 10:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Lukas, Investment Adviser Representative ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TL66g85JyjYdsGWJirAFN9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/estate-planning-playbook-how-it-works</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ You need to share details with your family (including passwords and document locations) and stay focused on keeping your plan up to date. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ notes@octavewm.com (Eric W. Bond) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Eric W. Bond ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V6gPnU3UXvJQ9bPF7mbG5S-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/how-to-leave-different-amounts-to-adult-children-without-causing-a-rift</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Here’s how to leave different amounts to adult children without causing a family rift. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 20:26:16 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Julie Halpert ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jah2RC3JMWfesDH7frP7z7-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Roth conversions and other Roth strategies can be complex, but don't dismiss these tax planning tools outright. They could really work for you and your heirs. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:00:07 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matthew Blecker, CFP®, CFA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AebFNa5CQx6GbD4wEwFARN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/estate-planning/steps-to-see-you-and-your-heirs-through-a-wealth-transfer</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Both givers and receivers need to be seriously strategic about communicating, understanding tax efficiency and leveraging smart money moves. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ clientrelations@blueridgewealth.com (John Vandergriff) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Vandergriff ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yTZ2kNssL88NwwSdHvVeRF-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ The holidays offer families a perfect opportunity to discuss important, often difficult topics like long-term care, estate plans and legacy. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:43:24 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mallon FitzPatrick, CFP®, AEP®, CLU® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FXQiy2VrmCNcFgqMkoLu7L-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Women who are inheriting wealth today are shifting from traditional philanthropy to creating sustainable systems to fund philanthropic gifts into perpetuity. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Charity]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ Admin@FiduciaryFO.com (Kathleen Grace, CFP®, CIMA®, MPrA) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kathleen Grace, CFP®, CIMA®, MPrA ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mpisVfuShTTdkXbyvuELi4-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Families need to prepare heirs through communication and financial know-how, or all that money could end up causing confusion, conflict and costly mistakes. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Leslie Gillin Bohner ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rGMJsd57ej98TJtF9k3oVb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Seven Practical Steps to Kick Off Your 2026 Financial Planning ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It's time to stop chasing net worth and start chasing real worth. Here's how to craft a plan that supports your well-being today and in the future. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ slevin@wescott.com (Scott H. Levin, J.D., LL.M., MBA, CFP®, ChFC®, CAP®, MCEP®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Scott H. Levin, J.D., LL.M., MBA, CFP®, ChFC®, CAP®, MCEP® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BJmUGUjhAPiWdkmdhTqy2F-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ From Pets to Paintings: The Little Things That Can Cause Big Estate Trouble ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Sentimental items might have little monetary value, but their disposition can cause hurt feelings. Talking about who wants what and labeling items can help. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ notes@octavewm.com (Eric W. Bond) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Eric W. Bond ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o24hBgEzaJee6qum8MMksP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I'm a Financial Adviser: This Is Why Unmarried Same-Sex Couples Need an Estate Plan ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ When illness or death occurs within an unmarried same-sex partnership, family members can step in and push the surviving partner out. An estate plan is vital. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ Pat@Simaskolaw.com (Patrick M. Simasko, J.D.) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Patrick M. Simasko, J.D. ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tqWBr5uV4TeMdrTefs9qNj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Your Estate Plan Isn't 'Done' Until You've Completed These Five Steps, From an Estate Planning Attorney ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Congratulations on getting your estate plan in order. Now, you need to communicate the relevant details to ensure your plan is effectively carried out. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Denise McClain, JD, CPA ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n4ZXxE6cpUSCwcjYP8XwYW-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Focus on creating a clear estate plan, communicating your wishes early to avoid family conflict, leaving an ethical will with your values and wisdom and preparing them practically and emotionally. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen B. Dunbar III, JD, CLU ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xcFLTfyML6SworidanaEaH-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Family offices are shifting their global investment priorities and goals in the face of uncertainty, volatile markets and the influence of younger generations. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tim Houghton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LCPKcpjcNFKNbbsGZyfJxm-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ A spendthrift clause in an estate plan can protect an inheritance from a financially irresponsible child's debts and poor decisions. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VGS7di3ETM4dwd2Mnbe6Mj-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ The financial professionals who contribute to Kiplinger's Adviser Intel recently wrote about myths about annuities, Boomers' retirement reality check and OBBB changes to federal student loans. ]]>
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                            <![CDATA[ To prevent family wealth from being eroded down the line, younger generations must be treated as active stewards of a legacy rather than passive heirs. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Inheritance]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lernergroup@hightoweradvisors.com (Michael Schneider) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Schneider ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XEwdnKCxVaV5Ba4DBfaz6D-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Standard retirement account beneficiary forms may not be flexible enough to ensure your money passes to family members according to your wishes. Naming a trust as the contingent beneficiary can help avoid these issues. Here's how. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ Pat@Simaskolaw.com (Patrick M. Simasko, J.D.) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Patrick M. Simasko, J.D. ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9eLC7irrbhWKMjnGFE6dcA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Is How Life Insurance Can Fund Your Dreams Now ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Beyond a death benefit, life insurance can provide significant financial value and flexibility through 'living benefits' while you are still alive, helping with expenses like education, business ventures or retirement. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Life Insurance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kevin Brayton, MBA ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tzGusmRZD4ULXf3v6jpJKD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I'm a Financial Adviser: You've Built Your Wealth, Now Make Sure Your Family Keeps It ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Great Wealth Transfer is well underway, yet too many families aren't ready. Here's how to bridge the generation gap that could threaten your legacy. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ brandon.summers@myfw.com (Brandon Summers) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Brandon Summers ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WqSYvnALXMFFxNDEFFd5LX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I'm an Estate Planner: Moving Family Assets to a Safe Haven Abroad Could Be a Huge Headache for Your Heirs ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ In troubled times like these, wealthy clients may seek financial refuge outside of the U.S. But that could cause more tax and estate problems than it solves. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Martin Behn, J.D., TEP ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6xYJAQTpixw5e2AxUAHyA5-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Prenups aren't a traditional part of retirement planning, but for the growing number of over-65s getting remarried, they're an essential financial tool. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement Planning]]></category>
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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/ZReE7Cv2dTFmSHdgu3tEUf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Selling Your Business? This Powerful Insurance Option Unlocks Multigenerational Wealth ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/business/small-business/private-placement-life-insurance-unlocks-multigenerational-wealth</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Private placement life insurance (PPLI) offers almost unbelievable investment flexibility, estate planning and tax advantages. And it's completely legit. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:30:00 +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>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/28KuYBS2rGV4CgVymx28Za-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Communicating about your assets and plans for passing them on increases clarity while preventing surprises and family disputes. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ mbaker@canbyfinancial.com (Martin Baker, CFP®, CEPA®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Martin Baker, CFP®, CEPA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5wPq9gxR8arb95ysWWp7aU-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ With prices going up on everything, you may be looking for a cheaper place to live. To truly evaluate costs, take a hard look at taxes and intangibles. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ EBeach@exit59advisory.com (Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iQhJ3pYsN9ERoyxsUqpMRU-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Inheriting a property often brings a tough choice: keep it, rent it, or sell it? Here's what to consider. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ upnorthwriter@icloud.com (Kathryn Pomroy) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kathryn Pomroy ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CxBcyddDLqoa4aAYipNosW-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ A business owner's estate plan should protect the company and its employees as well as the entrepreneur's heirs. These three documents are critical. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ronald “Skip” Skolnik ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9zXuMW4xECiXPb2TkDfmfY-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ If you're planning to pass down property to your heirs, a 'tangled title' can complicate things. The good news is it can be avoided. Here's how. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Adam Frank ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bKyhQG8PhBEUPYFEWvmELJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Consider supplementing your traditional legal documents with this essential road map to guide your loved ones through the emotional and logistical details that will follow your loss. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2025 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ notes@octavewm.com (Eric W. Bond) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Eric W. Bond ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PLZEy5ZYSDa6xJcpioU8dX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Summer Is Made for Sun, Fun … and Estate Planning Conversations ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Now is the time to discuss estate planning with your loved ones to ensure the Great Wealth Transfer is efficient, tax-aware and in line with your legacy goals — not Uncle Sam's. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2025 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ notes@octavewm.com (Eric W. Bond) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Eric W. Bond ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pKdhyKT96AWd9HrRpRoUrD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ A Financial Planner's Tips for Teaching Kids About Wealth Without Creating Entitlement ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If your kids are likely to inherit and you're worried about how they'll manage, start talking about money and teaching common-sense habits as soon as you can. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2025 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Inheritance]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ mbarkley@linscombwealth.com (Melissa A. Barkley, CFP®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Melissa A. Barkley, CFP® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pRdqAVqWfutbZ6hVCLUHmD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is a Family Office Right for You? The Multimillion-Dollar Question ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ As ultra-high-net-worth individuals increase in number, many are turning to family offices to manage their complex finances. Here's how family offices work, courtesy of a finance professional. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ mhumphreys@avriowealth.com (Michael Humphreys, CFA®, CAIA®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Humphreys, CFA®, CAIA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oACzGYrSreLjS3uwfpiXQd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Eight Estate Planning Steps to Protect Your Loved Ones (and Your Legacy) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Two-thirds of Americans don't have an estate plan. If you're one of them, these are the essential steps to take now to prevent problems for your family later. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ info@rootedretirement.com (Alex Allegro) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alex Allegro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aBuoSdMj7mZrxbaEj2UKDH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Smiley Faces in Serious Places: Emoji Use Pops Up in Legal Battles Over Inheritances ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Estate planning attorney notes how emojis are crossing over from casual conversation to litigation. What was once dismissed as 'just an emoji' is now carefully scrutinized. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark R. Parthemer, JD, AEP, ACTEC Fellow ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/s8W2JrVkvxRPq7omAVaAtV-1280-80.jpg">
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