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                    <title><![CDATA[ Latest from Kiplinger in Options ]]></title>
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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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                                                                                                <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[ Options Greeks Explained ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Options Greeks can be used to measure how an option's price may change over time. Knowing how they work can help you manage your portfolio risk. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jared Hoffmann ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wqjup7fDTiWdogg8P6c87S-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Trade Futures ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/how-to-trade-futures</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Futures allow investors and traders to hedge positions or to speculate on price action. Let's look at how to trade futures and why you might want to do it. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Will Ashworth) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Will Ashworth ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zrizNbMQPaARs7F2xsF5AK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How a Stop-Limit Order Is Used in Investing ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A stop-limit order is a powerful tool investors and traders can use to mitigate risk. Here's how it works. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jared Hoffmann ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7QZ5u7shF9qMSFERb9yBrV-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Are Covered Calls and Why Should Investors Use Them? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/options/what-is-a-covered-call</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Covered calls are a lower-risk options strategy that allow investors to amplify returns and limit losses on an asset they already own. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jared Hoffmann ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eqivJRsLMwQhfaPRdF3EbF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Is Intrinsic Value? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Intrinsic value is one way to measure the value of an option contract. Here, we take a closer look at the metric and explain how it is used in options trading. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:09:45 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Options]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jared Hoffmann ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/caeRVbFFJK66K6DL3g63hK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Is Open Interest in Options Trading? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/options/what-is-open-interest-in-options-trading</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Open interest in options trading is a critical tool that can be used to determine market sentiment on a particular stock, commodity or other underlying asset. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2023 12:30:08 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Options]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jared Hoffmann ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tbKV84KstJ7wwZhGqfZywd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Stocks vs Options: Which Should You Trade? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/should-i-trade-stocks-or-options</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The answer to the question "stocks vs options" depends on your risk tolerance, investing objectives and understanding of market dynamics. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 24 Sep 2023 13:00:43 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:28:45 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jared Hoffmann ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QL4RV83T8ikasbzj4Gg6NR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Is a Limit Order? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A limit order is a powerful tool in an investor's kit that allows you to buy or sell a stock at the price you want. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jared Hoffmann ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XqixmJFQ3Zr3jPEEKs3him-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Day Trading: What Is It and Why Is It So Risky? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/what-is-day-trading</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Day trading is a strategy that looks to capitalize on short-term price fluctuations, but it's not for the faint of heart. Here's why. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jared Hoffmann ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EFRicr9v8AhNXhw2iW3qfJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Is a Market Maker? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A market maker is responsible for keeping the markets running smoothly, and this is how they do it. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Elizabeth Volk ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AGYv3PdY559UDGMzqA2fAD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Options Trading: What Is It and How Do You Start? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Options trading allows investors to speculate on a stock's directional move and to hedge risk. Here are some key concepts to learn about options trading. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Elizabeth Volk ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tRD6hyeaZGqBDTozCZXqrH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Best Options Trading Platforms ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/options/best-options-trading-platforms</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Among a sea of possibilities, here are five of the best options trading platforms for investors. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2023 14:00:45 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:44:04 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jared Hoffmann ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ggNewrQ475z9GydMTxE9A7-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Options are useful for investors who want to bet on directional price moves, generate income and manage their risk. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Elizabeth Volk ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ECxTQDDMNnFDuHDZPcKh2f-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Is the VIX? This 'Fear Index' Is Used for Active Investing ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The VIX is typically used to measure short-term investor sentiment, but many also use the index as a foundation for active investing strategies. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Elizabeth Volk ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CFrfP2C4sjWaDeeHCE5zSY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Are Put Options? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/options/what-are-put-options</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Put options work as insurance policies for investors, offering the ability to limit potential losses during market uncertainty. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 20:06:38 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:50:19 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jared Hoffmann ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aEdyhsYCaQ3Q4Pa2rCutqM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Are Call Options? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Call options offer investors the chance to limit risk, boost returns and diversify their portfolios. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jared Hoffmann ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WNpvEmQ6WRt9H77pXnfQaJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Risk You Face If You Receive Equity Compensation  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Anyone who receives non-cash pay like stock options or restricted stock needs to understand, and heed, a major danger to their investment portfolio and their retirement security: concentration risk. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Options]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Eric Roberge, Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Investment Adviser ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y7veQp6whoaUAHM2LMgv8Z-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Health Plans for Early Retirees ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/article/insurance/t027-c050-s002-health-plans-for-early-retirees.html</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Finding coverage until Medicare kicks in isn’t hard, but policies can be pricey. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 09 Nov 2019 15:00:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 22:18:07 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kaitlin Pitsker ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hy3f3V837gTxcDnZ3WxLUE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Inherited 401(k)s: 6 Questions Heirs Need to Ask ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ An inherited 401(k) can be a lasting legacy, but the windfall needs to be handled carefully to maximize the inheritance and minimize taxes. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2019 16:19:51 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[401k]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rachel L. Sheedy ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/arocJL3R2xohHnkTtiN45f-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Ex-Workers Get More Time to Repay 401(k) Loans ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/article/taxes/t001-c001-s003-ex-workers-get-more-time-to-repay-401-k-loans.html</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you leave your job while you have an outstanding 401(k) loan, Uncle Sam now gives you extra time to repay it -- thanks to the new tax law. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2019 11:53:24 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 14 Feb 2019 08:59:10 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kimberly Lankford ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9twZBJFQeFf4TBsMPgXtDb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The 5 Best Investments You Can Make in 2019 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Everyone is looking forward to 2019 if only because 2018 has been so ugly. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2018 14:47:03 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 21 Dec 2018 12:13:18 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JQryaqMT8XS46BnXvFMXej-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Holding property for too long is a mistake many investors make. On the other hand, rushing to buy a property to comply with 1031 rules can be a bigger problem. Sometimes it's better to take the tax bite than rush into a bad deal. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2018 08:10:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Options]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Karlin Conklin ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sWyVgQkhzEhXqDGhbjEfZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ More insurers are offering individual policies compared to previous years. Here's what you should know. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2018 16:14:07 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kimberly Lankford ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YMUzhFG7xX36Y4x8uQmxG7-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ If you opt for a Medicare Advantage plan instead of traditional Medicare, this online tool can help you find the plan to fit your needs -- and budget. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2018 19:06:44 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 12 Oct 2018 15:48:09 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kimberly Lankford ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sWyVgQkhzEhXqDGhbjEfZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Making your decision on the type of payout you receive in retirement requires considering these four factors. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2018 08:48:33 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 08 Mar 2018 09:45:40 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Carlos Dias Jr., Wealth Adviser ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ywBG26nMmR7pLGCPFyQdqA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Options Still Available for Couples to Boost Social Security Benefits ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Even as some popular strategies phase out, coordinating claims remains a critical move to maximize payouts. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2016 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 03 Feb 2016 14:47:17 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rachel L. Sheedy ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b4boTwH4ijVK5xENJyWSEh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ It Pays to Know Your Pension Options ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You may get to choose from several options for receiving your pension. Here’s how to think it through. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2016 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 30 Mar 2017 20:21:00 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Scott Hanson, CFP ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sWyVgQkhzEhXqDGhbjEfZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Cash gifts to your children can add up to hundreds, even thousands of dollars. Use them to teach the magic of compounding. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2015 15:56:39 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Sandra Block) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sandra Block ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sWyVgQkhzEhXqDGhbjEfZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 4 Secrets to Buying Long-Term-Care Insurance ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Policies are rising in price, while benefits are getting skimpier. Here's how to get the best deal for you. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2015 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 16:17:42 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Eleanor Laise ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dGD3fnWdZjckvqm4Kuf6en-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When Leasing Makes Sense ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you always have a car payment—because you trade in your cars often or you tend to finance with long-term loans—then leasing is a good choice. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2015 16:59:30 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Options]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jessica L. Anderson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sWyVgQkhzEhXqDGhbjEfZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ A survivor benefit is worth up to 100% of a deceased spouse's benefit. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2014 16:53:25 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Options]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Sandra Block) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sandra Block ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sWyVgQkhzEhXqDGhbjEfZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ You can extend the life of your nest egg by carefully managing the tax bite on your portfolio. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2014 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 09 Apr 2014 12:15:47 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan B. Garland ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sWyVgQkhzEhXqDGhbjEfZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Options for Covering Long-Term-Care Costs ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Facing scaled-back benefits and premium hikes, baby boomers can use several strategies to help cover future costs. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2014 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 23 Apr 2014 14:54:23 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kimberly Lankford ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sWyVgQkhzEhXqDGhbjEfZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ If you are past full retirement age, you can undo the decision to delay benefits if you suddenly need cash. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2014 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 23 Jan 2014 16:56:35 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rachel L. Sheedy ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sWyVgQkhzEhXqDGhbjEfZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Minimize Taxes When You Inherit an IRA ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ One key: Take minimum distributions each year based on your life expectancy. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2014 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 17 Jan 2014 09:59:44 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kimberly Lankford ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                </item>
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                            <![CDATA[ Taking a life-only pension payout and buying life insurance to protect a spouse comes with risks. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2013 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 08 Oct 2013 16:35:20 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan B. Garland ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sWyVgQkhzEhXqDGhbjEfZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Five Myths About Leasing a Car ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Learning the facts could save you a bundle. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2013 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 30 Oct 2015 12:33:39 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jessica L. Anderson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qHuzuPYTMbpG5oRWosohw5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Annuity Mistakes to Avoid ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Annuities guarantee lifetime income, but they can be complex and expensive. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2013 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:35:16 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kimberly Lankford ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                </item>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Check Options Before Rolling Over a 401(k) ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/t047-c000-s004-check-options-before-rolling-over-a-401k.html</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The popular choice might not be the right one for you. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2013 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 21 Jun 2013 17:11:57 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rachel L. Sheedy ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sWyVgQkhzEhXqDGhbjEfZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New Health Insurance Options for Early Retirees ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You might get a better deal on the new exchanges starting in 2014. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2013 17:30:05 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kimberly Lankford ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                </item>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 9 Investment Ideas That Yield 6-9% ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/article/investing/t052-c000-s002-9-investment-ideas-that-yield-6-9.html</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Reach for more yield with master limited partnerships, mortgage-owning REITs and more. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 07 May 2013 12:01:04 +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/9sWyVgQkhzEhXqDGhbjEfZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Choices for Changing Your Name After Marriage ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Since a lot's in a name, make your move wisely. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 30 Oct 2015 13:15:34 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stacy Rapacon ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sWyVgQkhzEhXqDGhbjEfZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Pensions: Take a Lump Sum or Not? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/t037-c000-s002-pensions-take-a-lump-sum-or-not.html</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ New rules will mean smaller pension payouts next year. Get it right the first time. There are no do-overs. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 30 Oct 2015 13:21:53 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Mary Beth Franklin) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Beth Franklin ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sWyVgQkhzEhXqDGhbjEfZ-1280-80.jpg">
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