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                            <title><![CDATA[ Latest from Kiplinger in Personal-finance ]]></title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Investing Lessons from the Knicks' Championship Win ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ As the Knicks prepare to celebrate with a ticker-tape parade, we take their hard-fought lessons to the trading floor. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ alexandra.svokos@futurenet.com (Alexandra Svokos) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alexandra Svokos ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/thicKegFQsZjAcN332CSxE.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 Ways to Make Economy Feel Like Business Class ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You don't need a premium ticket to enjoy a better flight. These simple upgrades can add comfort and convenience to your next trip. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:34:30 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rachael Green ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TBsj5vge5PFS893QLtWChb.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What You Need to Know About Money Market Accounts ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/money-market-accounts/what-you-need-to-know-about-money-market-accounts</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The term "money market" has become a catch-all description for a variety of interest-bearing products that follow different rules. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Money Market Accounts]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Milstead ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hYiL49rf4zVvjyzcpT2c6h.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Whole Life Insurance: Stealth Retirement Savings Tool or Waste of Money? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/whole-life-insurance-stealth-retirement-savings-tool-or-waste-of-money</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ It may seem like everyone wants to sell you a whole life insurance policy. Is it worth it as a retirement savings hack? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:05:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:18:32 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Maurie Backman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XxgK3u97V33axhtjMfV2XG.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Learn to Stop Worrying About the Gift Tax and Give Your Kids Money Already ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You have to let the IRS know about large gifts, but tax consequences aren't a concern for most families. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Law]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Sandra Block) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sandra Block ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Kyw527J9U8PNA37H9p5Ud4.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'Streamflation' is Costing You. Here's How to Save Without Missing Your Favorite Shows ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Subscribing to Netflix, Hulu and other popular services keeps getting more costly. Use our guide to watch the shows and movies you love at the right price. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:05:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Leisure]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mallika Mitra ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TV48UVNPPLAoWBdAn2Q53E.png ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ You've Spent a Lifetime Amassing Your Stuff. Here's How to Get Rid of It. ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Key tips to tackle decluttering (before someone has to do it for you). ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Happy Retirement]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Kim Clark) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kim Clark ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YinhA6uBgTMzYt2CPa5X7C.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ An Essential Money Checklist For Your 40s ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Your 40s can set the stage for the rest of your financial life. Discover wealth-building strategies that your future self will thank you for. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:20:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[How To Save Money]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sean Jackson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/utrHE6sjywN2sZPLdAuC5Z.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ My First $1 Million: Tech CFO, 58, Dallas ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ "My dad told me how he saved and what stocks provided, then casually left annual reports out where I could start looking at them at an early age." ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ joyce.lamb@futurenet.com (Joyce Lamb) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joyce Lamb ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vW6FcAbZgiKym5Ab6kZPRX.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Social Security, Healthcare and Tax: The Potential Complications of Working Past Retirement Age ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A growing number of Americans are working past retirement age. But what happens to Social Security, tax and healthcare when you keep on working? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Cathy DeWitt Dunn, CDFA®, FRC® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gjKR99VirC3SevjN2FQG5j.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 2 Awkward Talks to Have With Your Kids Before They're 18 (Not 'That' One) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The teenage years are tricky for kids and parents, but they're the right time to start talking openly about money and what you'd do in a medical emergency. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen B. Dunbar III, JD, CLU ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Wfvh7G7Q6DU3gwtPoKKZeh.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ To Close the Wealth Gap, the Starting Line Matters More Than the Finish Line: Teach Your Children Well ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Kids who grow up with savings accounts are more likely to learn the basics of managing and investing — and more likely to attend college. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Melanie Mortimer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8vux4YQk7eEUExEUC7tfTg.png ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Use This 5-Step Summer Savings Challenge to Get Ahead by Fall ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A simple summer savings challenge can help you save more money and get ahead before Thanksgiving. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:41:39 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Savings]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paige Cerulli ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/i9WKViQpsJsYw4Gfj5JCQM.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Costco Just Cut Prices on These Popular Kirkland Products ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Costco has reduced prices on several Kirkland Signature products. Here's what got cheaper and why the retailer says more price reductions could follow. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:12:57 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Family Savings]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Choncé Maddox ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UYdRhdVHQX23PRFMjyHC8Q.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Turn Wealthy Clients' Charitable Giving Into a Cohesive Plan ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ HNW families often give generously but lack an overall strategy that ties into their financial and estate plans. Advisers can change that in three steps. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ ghowell@foundationsource.com (Gillian Howell) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gillian Howell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CLV9SZmSHie4s8wQDcgMyD.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ School's Out — and Summer Is the Perfect Time to Reassess Your 529 Plan ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 529 plans are more versatile than ever. Take time this summer to assess whether you're making the best use of all the options — and any available financial aid. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[College]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matt Marinovich, CFP® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TCHj8RCHpR3RAg4JYJD9Ta.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Straight Talk for Seniors: Affordable Plans Without the Age Requirement ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Straight Talk doesn't offer senior discounts, but its low-cost plans, flexible pricing and phone selection may make it worth considering. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:32:16 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Shopping]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paige Cerulli ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/i9WKViQpsJsYw4Gfj5JCQM.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ USAA Giving Out Nearly $1 Billion in Refund Checks and Discounts in Florida: Are You Getting One? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Florida drivers could soon see discounted premiums and cash refunds from USAA. Here's what you need to know. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:51 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Car Insurance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rachael Green ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TBsj5vge5PFS893QLtWChb.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Inflation Is at 4.2%: These Savings Accounts Are Outpacing It ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The latest CPI report shows inflation is far from cooling, meaning that many savings accounts are not outpacing inflation. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:46:38 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:48:58 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sean Jackson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/utrHE6sjywN2sZPLdAuC5Z.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Do You Shop at Costco or Dollar General? Here's What Your Budget May Be Telling You ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Warehouse clubs help lower costs over time, while dollar stores can help you manage cash flow. Understanding the difference can help you spend smarter. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:20:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:52:47 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Choncé Maddox ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UYdRhdVHQX23PRFMjyHC8Q.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ California Made It Easier to Delete Your Data — Why Everyone Should Pay Attention ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From people-search sites to data brokers, your information may be easier to find than you think. Here's how to reduce your digital footprint. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:10:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:48:19 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paige Cerulli ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/i9WKViQpsJsYw4Gfj5JCQM.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When a $1 Valet Tip Becomes $5: What Tipping Anxiety Says About Inflation and the Outdated Price List in Your Head ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Inflation is having an impact on everything from valet tips to childcare. But updating your mental price list can help keep everyday costs under control. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:50:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Inflation]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ fansari@compak.com (Feroz Ansari, CFP®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Feroz Ansari, CFP® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BLXosU68FiNQrhbg9huXok.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Parent PLUS Caps Just Changed the Math on Paying for College: How Will You Fill the Gap? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ For years, Parent PLUS filled whatever tuition gap was left over. Starting July 1, it comes with a hard ceiling. What should families do now? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sravani Atluri ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3NwNu6fvP5wGeg2MqY9bg5.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are This Company's Ads About Its Push-to-Talk Devices Misleading? In My Legal Opinion, Yes, They Are. ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These radios are marketed as independent, unlimited-range walkie-talkies, but they actually require an LTE tower — the company's website even notes that. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ Lagombeaver1@gmail.com (H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MSWbW6fovAQikBrSmhSGpS.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026: Schedule, TV Channels and Streaming Options ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11 and runs through July 19. Here's where to watch every match live and the most affordable streaming options for U.S. viewers. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Carla Ayers ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NTPz7XkKEKyB8wUHkQnhGQ.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Earn Hundreds on Gas and Groceries Every Year Just by Swiping 2 Credit Cards ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Maximizing cash back on everyday spending doesn't have to be complicated. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:10:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:21:19 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rachael Green ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TBsj5vge5PFS893QLtWChb.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Running on Empty: Why Your Retirement Plan Might Be Closer to E Than You Think (Another Lesson From the School of Rock) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Anchoring your retirement plan to short-term inflation is the financial equivalent of a gas tank running on empty — it works great until it leaves you stranded. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ Jesse.Hurst@ImpelWealth.com (Jesse W. Hurst, CFP®, AIF®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jesse W. Hurst, CFP®, AIF® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4MazwQQfZCbmxb6R8vCdiK.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Avoid Fuel Surcharges on Your Summer Travel ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't let soaring airfares and flight disruptions upend your summer vacation plans. These steps can help. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Martha C. White ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VzNHq5t7nmghGJLokWESPE.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Penny Is Dead, So Why Is the U.S. Mint Bringing Them Back? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ While circulation ended in 2025, "dual-date" pennies are officially here. Here's why the IRS treats these coins differently from pocket change. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:37:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UgDuYP78MP6HLZCTuj6wpR.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Go Ahead and Splurge, But Ask Yourself These 3 Questions First ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Want to spend your hard-won retirement savings but feel guilty about it? Don't. If you can answer these three questions, you have permission to splurge. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Happy Retirement]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ donna.fuscaldo@futurenet.com (Donna Fuscaldo) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Donna Fuscaldo ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XDwi5gBeFpN2ByFsyuqXnJ.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                            <![CDATA[ From life insurance to auto coverage, alumni programs offer another way to shop — but not always the cheapest one. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:05:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:29:17 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paige Cerulli ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/i9WKViQpsJsYw4Gfj5JCQM.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ My First $1 Million: Public Affairs Director and Farmer, 53, the Midwest ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/my-first-million-56-public-affairs-director-farmer-midwest</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ "I feel like I got a lot better at investing when I started listening to Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger." ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ joyce.lamb@futurenet.com (Joyce Lamb) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joyce Lamb ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vW6FcAbZgiKym5Ab6kZPRX.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ My Husband and I Are Concerned About Losing Our Jobs and Want to Make Sure We're Covered. How Much Should We Save in an Emergency Fund? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We'll show you how much to save in an emergency fund and strategies to help you reach your goals. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sean Jackson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/utrHE6sjywN2sZPLdAuC5Z.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Who Signs Off on Your Insurance Premium Hikes? You Might Get to Vote on Them ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Check the record of your state's insurance commissioner and then vote in their next election (or on the governor, depending on how your commissioner is chosen). ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ karl@susmaninsurance.com (Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xUNgQSaLfmgs7Ss83BGxMR.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What This Year's Biggest Medicare Changes Mean for You ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Some drug prices are falling, other costs are climbing, and new rules abound. Here's what you need to know. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ liz@lizseegert.com (Liz Seegert) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Liz Seegert ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fLRaFq2RFDZWUBsiFd9urJ.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ NYC Proposed Giving Kids $1,000 for College. Where Else is That Happening? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From NYC's proposal to Trump Accounts and state-sponsored baby bond programs, governments are helping children build savings long before they reach adulthood. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[College]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sean Jackson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/utrHE6sjywN2sZPLdAuC5Z.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why the College-First Mindset Is an Outdated Relic That's Failing Us All ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ College is no longer the safest route to job security. The sooner we change attitudes toward skilled labor and alternative career paths, the better for us all. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ slaband@coloradosucceeds.org (Scott Laband) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Scott Laband ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/m2ie5joVWeALERQLVCbGSF.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ From Pride Month to Year-Round Impact: A Smarter Approach to LGBTQ+ Giving ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ As you celebrate Pride Month, consider how a commitment to year-round charitable giving can make all the difference to national and local LGBTQ+ groups. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mindy Neira, CFP®, ChSNC® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PEMTubhKMU5VUzRbRYso7h.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Managing the High Cost of Mental Health Care ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Cases of anxiety, depression and other conditions are rising, and so is the price of treatment. These strategies can help you get care you can afford. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Health Insurance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Cameron Huddleston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fpfoyEu5ARJeh57ooNMPuD.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Watch the NBA Finals 2026: Knicks vs Spurs ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The 2026 NBA Finals are here. Learn how to watch the Knicks vs Spurs championship series live on ABC and streaming services. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:01:02 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:51:42 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Carla Ayers ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NTPz7XkKEKyB8wUHkQnhGQ.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                            <![CDATA[ This phishing scam doesn't rely on a fake website. Instead, it tricks users into approving access themselves. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:28:12 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gadgets]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Choncé Maddox ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UYdRhdVHQX23PRFMjyHC8Q.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Credit Card Feature That's Saved Me $1,208 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't miss this feature in your credit card app. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ alexandra.svokos@futurenet.com (Alexandra Svokos) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alexandra Svokos ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/thicKegFQsZjAcN332CSxE.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Right Way and the Wrong Way to Use a 529 Plan That Doesn't Cover the Full Cost of College ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't dip into your own retirement savings if your child's 529 plan won't cover all their college expenses. The plan can be more flexible than you might think. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[College]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ bennett.pardue@newcanaangroup.com (Bennett Pardue, CFP®, CDFA®, Investment Adviser Representative) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bennett Pardue, CFP®, CDFA®, Investment Adviser Representative ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/utMc4incYzEHFHuLryeH5B.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Trump Backed a 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates: What That Could Mean for Americans' Debt Problems ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Credit card interest rates are at high levels right now, but would capping rates at 10% for a year really help those struggling with debt? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Debt]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chris Berkel, Investment Adviser ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nGyzZzdN9aTkTachmYEHHE.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ These 2 Books Prove That Common Sense Still Wins (and They Could Cure Your Financial Pessimism) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Reading Joseph Moore's new book, How to Get Rich in American History, as well as Cosmo DeStefano's Wealth Your Way, could help you achieve financial freedom. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ Lagombeaver1@gmail.com (H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MSWbW6fovAQikBrSmhSGpS.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is Money Making You Sick? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/is-money-making-you-sick</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Research reveals a strong link between financial well-being and physical and mental health — and what you can do to keep all three in top shape. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:22:20 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Diane Harris ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/szpZjQCzreRDKTMXN5yiTB.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Do You Know How to Behave in an Airport Lounge? Take Our Quiz ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Are you committing airport lounge faux pas without realizing it? Take this short quiz to find out. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:19:12 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Quizzes]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rachael Green ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TBsj5vge5PFS893QLtWChb.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 15 Ways To Lower Your Healthcare Costs ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/health-insurance/ways-to-lower-your-healthcare-costs</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Stressed out by the high price of staying well? These strategies can save you hundreds, or even thousands, on your annual medical bills. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:20:42 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Katherine Hobson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ot2hhsgZpnRxLqk2hi8YpQ.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Airline Miles 'Trick' Earned Me Premium Loyalty Status ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/travel/this-airline-miles-trick-earned-premium-loyalty-status</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Warning: It does require vigilance. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ alexandra.svokos@futurenet.com (Alexandra Svokos) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alexandra Svokos ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/thicKegFQsZjAcN332CSxE.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why So Many Gen Xers Feel Financially Stuck — And What You Can Do About It ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Many Gen Xers worry they haven't saved enough, but experts say there is still time to strengthen retirement finances. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:26:39 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paige Cerulli ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/i9WKViQpsJsYw4Gfj5JCQM.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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