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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Good Stock Picking Gives This Primecap Odyssey Fund a Lift ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Outsize exposure to an outperforming tech stock and a pair of drugmakers have boosted recent returns for the Primecap Odyssey Growth Fund. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KWoZ685MT83gb3szPkNaYX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Vanguard Cuts Fund Fees Again. Here's Why That's Important for You ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Vanguard recently cut fees on dozens of ETFs and mutual funds, which is great news for investors. Here's why. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:05:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:54:34 +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/9wZdXyxSmFhn4X7nJ5mTYj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Top Tax-Efficient Mutual Funds for Smarter Investing ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Mutual funds are many things, but "tax-friendly" usually isn't one of them. These are the exceptions. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Mutual Funds]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kyle Woodley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tVwQ2kMzREEx2QCosymY3H-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why Invest In Mutual Funds When ETFs Exist? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/why-invest-in-mutual-funds-when-etfs-exist</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Exchange-traded funds are cheaper, more tax-efficient and more flexible. But don't put mutual funds out to pasture quite yet. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:05:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kyle Woodley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iCZN8bfqXSgGvRCCynBFcZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ A Value Focus Clips Returns for This Mairs & Power Growth Fund ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Rough years for UnitedHealth and Fiserv have weighed on returns for one of our favorite mutual funds. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Mutual Funds]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qd5PhfT7DccAUDR9CmU4y5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Should You Be Investing in Emerging Markets? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/should-you-be-investing-in-emerging-markets</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Economic growth, earnings acceleration and bargain prices favor emerging markets stocks right now. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Anne Kates Smith) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anne Kates Smith ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E7RQMdbMQ9xEnuVY2dXZK6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Best Vanguard Bond Funds to Buy ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/best-vanguard-bond-funds-to-buy</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Investors seeking the best Vanguard bond funds can pick between mutual funds and ETFs spanning maturities, credit qualities, tax treatment and geographies. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:15:03 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tony Dong, MSc ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3tfUz7kZqxr3SqGhpjCjkD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ A Contrarian Approach Pays Off for This Bond Fund ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/mutual-funds/a-contrarian-approach-pays-off-for-this-bond-fund</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Dodge & Cox Income Fund has outperformed in 2025 thanks to its managers' fearless approach. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Mutual Funds]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GdnhuQjxy8yLrez38UmbiX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best Mutual Funds to Invest In for 2026 ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/mutual-funds/best-mutual-funds</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The best mutual funds will capitalize on new trends that emerge this year, all while offering low costs and solid management. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kyle Woodley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LYigaA3fwzAzFxoywgM5n9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Hang in There With This Value Fund ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Patience is required for investors in the Dodge & Cox Stock Fund, but its long-term outperformance proves it's worth the wait. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:08:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ykEdoVsauDLkPHdq9soWvA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Best Gold Mutual Funds to Buy Right Now — And When to Choose An ETF Instead ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Gold mutual funds offer investors exposure to the yellow precious metal, which has been red-hot this year. But a caveat is required. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kyle Woodley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dxeqZwCWwZGD8hkJkzwLve-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ A Fidelity Fund Misses Out on Soaring Bank Stocks ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Fidelity International Growth Fund has outperformed over the long term, but its lagging exposure to bank stocks has weighed on more recent returns. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 11:31:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Mutual Funds]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ARgSeFJ3rBRrXtKdtnW9xW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Mutual Funds Are About to Get the ETF Treatment. Here's What It Means for Investors ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The SEC is expected to decide soon whether mutual funds from dozens of providers can be offered as ETF share classes. ]]>
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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/dk4XVM8PpKNtDdCgTitqK7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ A Contrarian Approach Pays Off for This Small-Cap Fund ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Small-cap stocks have been hit hard by tariff worries, but this T. Rowe Price fund has outperformed thanks to its manager's against-the-tide approach. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:02:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Mutual Funds]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8q6dUP3QjCQJNKJt3SdvgG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tech Stocks Drag This Growth Fund Down ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A rough stretch for mega-cap tech and tech-adjacent names has put pressure on this Mairs & Powers mutual fund. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 10:02:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Mutual Funds]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HrTkZfCKgvKDGaNzchKqeH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are Brighter Days Ahead for This Fidelity Health Care Fund? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Health care stocks are showing signs of life after a lengthy period of underperformance. That bodes well for the Fidelity Select Health Care Portfolio. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 13:28:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Mutual Funds]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WJkyqmWpK4dfwJh4A5Wye3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Stocks vs Funds: Six Different Ways They Impact Your Portfolio ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ What are the key differences between stocks and mutual funds — and which would be better suited to your portfolio? Here are six distinctions you need to know. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Robert H. Yunich ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TjGjzreyVJ97iv28kKp8SF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why You Need a Trusted Contact for Your Brokerage ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Your brokerage or bank needs someone to reach out to if it's concerned you're experiencing fraud or cognitive decline. That's where a trusted contact can help. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Waggoner ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SFbAtZ4AKBoAt9CKX7Lb4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Has This Unconventional Growth Fund Lost Its Mojo? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Primecap Odyssey Growth Fund has lagged the broader S&P 500, but it still boasts a solid return and provides investors with diversification. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 13:36:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Mutual Funds]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/unzWmbDmDTexdSyXjB4994-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This T. Rowe Price Bond Fund Holds Up Well as Interest Rates Change ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ While interest rates have come down, this T. Rowe Price floating-rate fund still sports an attractive yield. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:07:31 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Mutual Funds]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w6TEEGMFVAkWWxxDznGzH8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Stocks and Funds for the Infrastructure Building Boom ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Investors should consider buying these stocks and funds to make the most of the U.S. industrial renaissance. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:34:29 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:37:33 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MAhfCXLSu7eW7dsFuqrMnX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Can Accredited Investors Do? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ As an accredited investor, you will have access to a more diverse pool of investment options. Here's what you need to know. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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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/GjJFAdtXDi5JkyisaP7Kae-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How This Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund Outperforms Its Peers ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund took a cautious positioning at the start of the year, which has helped it beat the majority of its peers. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/khskkh3aBEmcWbG6xgewfh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Growth Beats Yield at This T. Rowe Price Mutual Fund ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth Fund has lagged the broad market amid higher interest rates, but the tide may be turning. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dSckJw2RKnhVrtpw9grFjH-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Vanguard opened Vanguard Primecap and Vanguard Primecap Core back up to new investors. Here's what to know about them. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 11:00:18 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Mutual Funds]]></category>
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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/9PEDb9esJ6vNjdB6gHWzFL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Beyond the Hype: A Guide to Investing in AI ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ As AI technology continues to disrupt markets, its near-limitless utility means it may be a good time to invest in this growing area. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Clay Bethune ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jawFn5oNUMysmDU4N3tFXQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Top-Performing Actively Managed Funds of the Last Decade ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These are the actively managed funds that have performed best over the last decade. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 11:30:44 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Z8zvLvGbjJh9QN7oWfkPBN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ A Steady Fund for Bond Market Volatility ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Uncertainty around interest rates has the bond market on pins and needles, but this top Fidelity fund can give investors peace of mind. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 15:03:37 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Mutual Funds]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4W65cbJP4Wd749ucuLKFx5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How To Invest in Sectors With These Funds ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/how-to-invest-in-sectors-with-these-funds</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Good investments don't all look alike. James K. Glassman walks you through sensible strategies for choosing which sectors to zero in on. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:30:41 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ James K. Glassman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hbRMDVRhfJobMQLXddLEdj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Investing Mistakes Beginners Make and How To Avoid Them ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/investing-mistakes-beginners-make-and-how-to-avoid-them</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Beginning investors make plenty of wrong turns, but many basic investing mistakes can be avoided by following these rules. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 14:00:02 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark R. Hake, CFA ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HCHoiRD9xYgV4viUHERnwJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Investors Can Use Cost Basis to Lower Their Tax Bill ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Understanding what cost basis is allows you to accurately track the returns on your investments and the tax implications those returns may have. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:40:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:29:22 +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/vnAyrcpxH5Avh34E4Vpco4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is Investing in Mutual Funds Worth It? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/is-investing-in-mutual-funds-worth-it</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ It's important to ensure that your funds are truly diversified and not simply duplicates of other funds. Plus, distributions can cause trouble. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:40:30 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ alexastin@burnsestateplanning.com (Alex Astin, MBA, CEP®, IAR) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alex Astin, MBA, CEP®, IAR ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4B7L9JvkzEPEJgqndGmhy9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Kiplinger's Mutual Fund Guide for 2026 ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/mutual-funds/kiplingers-mutual-fund-guide</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A banner year for stocks of all sizes created winners the world over. And the top-performing names in Kiplinger's mutual fund guide crushed the averages. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2024 15:02:14 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:31:33 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ghj6iZzUPXJXRPZmbm24fQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Three Common Mutual Fund Misconceptions Debunked ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/common-mutual-fund-misconceptions-debunked</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Mutual funds let investors access a basket of securities rather than buying individual ones on their own, but there are some misconceptions about them. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:40:53 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ bspinelli@halberthargrove.com (Brian Spinelli, CFP®, AIF®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Brian Spinelli, CFP®, AIF® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qNYNxGehJMnzxPrj9PVP3B-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best Conservative Investments for Retirees ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/best-conservative-retirement-investments</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The best conservative investments for retirees include low-cost mutual funds and ETFs that hold stocks and bonds as well as simple and safe money market funds. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 14:30:18 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:44:39 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark R. Hake, CFA ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Zu5urxLjGPF6tRLBs8Tbgc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Earn a Decent Yield From Your Sweep Account ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Money in your sweep account that's waiting to be invested can still earn a solid yield. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:40:43 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WySWWJyi2ZzsKkf2VZqL5L-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Retirement Income Funds to Keep Cash Flowing In Your Golden Years ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Retirement income funds are designed to generate a reliable cash payout for retirees. Here are a few we like. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 03 Feb 2024 14:30:23 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:49:45 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CBAHa6LdFEpgfudhyrYr2N-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Is the Rule of 72 and How Can Investors Use It? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Rule of 72 is an easy way to calculate how long it will take your investment to double in value. Here's how it works. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2024 15:31:25 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:42:32 +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/JfxkNNEYy8dBBg6wrsdSUh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Smart Ways to Invest Your Money This Year ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/smart-ways-to-invest-your-money-this-year</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Following a red-hot run for the equities market, folks are looking for smart ways to invest this year. Stocks, bonds and CDs all have something to offer in 2024. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jan 2024 14:30:21 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:28:08 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Jeff Reeves) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jeff Reeves ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iLmQtpje2k6S7g422okegi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Vanguard's New International Fund Targets Dividend Growth ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Investors may be skittish about buying international stocks, but this new Vanguard fund that targets stable dividend growers could ease their minds. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 31 Dec 2023 14:30:45 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Mutual Funds]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mBmC2Ga99q6ciLUeyhnLQC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Understanding Mutual Fund Share Classes ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/mutual-funds/understanding-mutual-fund-share-classes</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ An explanation of the differences of mutual fund share classes and what that means for your returns as an investor. ]]>
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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/vFKDqVA3Km6NozYvs5XgYY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best 401(k) Investments: Where to Invest ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/401ks/where-to-invest-your-401k</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Knowing where to find the best 401(k) investments to put your money can be difficult. Here, we rank 10 of the largest retirement funds. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Dec 2023 17:00:43 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:36:20 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zN3tuwiHZ3YvvYxLNgSy2G-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Is a Hedge Fund, and Should I Invest in One? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hedge funds can be thought of as private mutual funds that employ various strategies to generate returns. Here's why they're not suitable for everyone. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 24 Dec 2023 20:30:34 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:16:45 +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/zHo9tBQJSGKsGshEiiTp8D-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Fidelity Strategic Income Fund Excels In Hard Year for Bonds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The fixed-income market was volatile in 2023, but this Fidelity bond fund outperformed its peers thanks to strategic moves by management. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UTRbqVXEoA8BosGR2gyGce-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Many Mutual Funds Are Converting To ETFs: What To Know ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Mutual fund conversions to an exchange-traded fund structure can save investors money and add convenience. ]]>
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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/8AZyU6LPASKhVBwp7YikLa-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Is a Mutual Fund and Why Should I Invest in One? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/mutual-funds/what-is-a-mutual-fund</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Beginner investors might wonder "what is a mutual fund?" Here, we answer that question and look at the pros and cons of investing in one. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kyle Woodley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TUBEH5DbN4jD73RKzkFvui-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Find the Best 401(k) Investments ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/how-to-find-the-best-401k-investments</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Many folks are likely wondering how to find the best 401(k) investments after signing up for their company's retirement plan. Here's where to get started. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Deborah Yao) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Deborah Yao ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rVEd566rJQyYJhfkX59U2P-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Master Index Investing ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Index investing allows market participants the ability to build their ideal portfolios using baskets of stocks and bonds. Here's how it works. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Oct 2023 12:30:35 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:22:59 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/t8nwh5hqqufkZiPWwG4o84-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why Investors Should Be Patient With Commodities ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The momentum in commodity prices has stalled this year as inflation has cooled, but some strategists are eyeing a rebound in 2024 – which could benefit this mutual fund. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sLXYQgCDHCG4DNTtHNGWdd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Mutual Funds Reality Check: Are You Really Diversified? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You might be invested in multiple mutual funds, but they might be invested in the same stocks. Here’s how to go about fixing that. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ dan@sullivanretirement.com (Daniel Sullivan) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Sullivan ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NSe78SrVZ3LiFSaz4csp5h-1280-80.jpg">
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