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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Quiz: Do You Know Annuities? What About Recent Student Loan Changes and Boomer Retirement Challenges? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The financial professionals who contribute to Kiplinger's Adviser Intel recently wrote about myths about annuities, Boomers' retirement reality check and OBBB changes to federal student loans. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Student Loan Shake-Up: What the OBBB Means for Parent PLUS Borrowers, From a Financial Aid Expert ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ For students starting a new program on/after July 1, 2026, loans will be capped at $20,000 annually, and parents can borrow no more than $65,000 total, a big change from the unlimited borrowing setup. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Student Loans]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Elaine Rubin ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LhuVRyMWdEQ94gNX5FTMKD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New Rules, New Opportunities for Student Loans: An Expert Guide to Preparing for What's Next ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Major changes are coming to federal student loan rules, so it's a good time for borrowers to understand how these shifts will impact their financial planning. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Student Loans]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ Christopher.Ebeling@citizensbank.com (Chris Ebeling) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chris Ebeling ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/phViypqj2eL8heGAJajrzG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Is How the Student Loan Bubble Is Primed to Pop, From a Student Funding Expert ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Fueled by easy money, inflated tuition and high default rates, the student loan bubble mirrors the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis. We could be headed for a potential financial collapse. What can we do? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Student Loans]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ dan@yelofunding.com (Daniel Rubin) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Rubin ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o4xJWvPBrrJkYgunJcG89L-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The New Rules for Student Loans ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/the-new-rules-for-student-loans</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Whether you’re paying off education debt now or planning to borrow in the future, get ready for bigger payments and lower loan limits. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kerri Anne Renzulli ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wNmWyqAXt7eRZF7MdAahbY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Trump Targets Student Loan Forgiveness: Here’s How Taxes and Repayment Could Soon Change ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The so-called "big beautiful bill" and the Trump administration’s executive action are making the future of student loan forgiveness and its tax consequences uncertain. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UaHFoRecqLcTkmyjQWaVRE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Student Loan Delinquencies Are Hurting Credit Scores — Even for Parents and Grandparents ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Millions of borrowers are falling behind on student loan payments, triggering steep credit score drops. If you or your family carry student debt, here's what you need to know now. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:55:51 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Student Loans]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Choncé Maddox ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TGTF5eje45b9V3gNTuPMnk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Going to College? How to Navigate the Financial Planning ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ College decisions this year seem even more complex than usual, including determining whether a school is a 'financial fit.' Here's how to find your way. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ Christopher.Ebeling@citizensbank.com (Chris Ebeling) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chris Ebeling ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RfiUzn2cTMr4s6gRwaddYB-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ The cost of goods and services is certain to rise over time, making it essential to have a financial plan that will help you keep pace. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kyle@wealthpointadvisorsnc.com (Kyle D. Sikes) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kyle D. Sikes ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PYTdDLnBzggUuXgB5yPjMo-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ The Trump administration's efforts to abolish the Department of Education could impact tax policy, college affordability, and your wallet. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Ways the Second Trump Term Could Affect Your Finances ]]></title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Coverdell Education Savings Accounts: A Deep Dive ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ While there are some limitations on income and contributions, as well as other restrictions, a Coverdell can be a bit more flexible than a 529 plan. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:30:15 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:59:00 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Denise McClain, JD, CPA ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/viSHNF6Zrru9LNLyyhehw8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What the Election Could Mean for Student Loan Forgiveness: Harris vs Trump ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ As the presidential election heats up, here’s a closer look at each candidate’s plans to address student loans. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:15:27 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ erin.bendig@futurenet.com (Erin Bendig) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Erin Bendig ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xmi4vHNhUycWyMWEtqQnM3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Recent Graduate? Financial Fitness Starts Here ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/recent-graduate-financial-fitness-starts-here</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Once you've landed a job, it's time to optimize your starting salary with a focus on creating a budget, paying off student debt and saving for retirement. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 09:40:35 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:37:20 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Vanessa Okwuraiwe ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wQPmB9HtmpASLQ4N8FN4jX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ IRS: How to Get a 401(k) Match for Your Student Loan Payment ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/irs-401k-student-loan-match</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Those with 401(k), 403(b), and other savings plans might get relief through their employer-provided retirement account. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:16:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:30:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FwiEiJbYYAUnVFj4WCF3ee-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ PLUS Loans Can Help Pay for College — at a Cost ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ What to know about PLUS loans: Parents can borrow up to the cost of a child’s education, but interest rates are steep. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 13:58:16 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ ella.vincent@futurenet.com (Ella Vincent) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ella Vincent ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Uom9c7xS6zTAbGj5hteM3J-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 529 Plans: What Are the Differences Between the Two Types? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Carrying a lot of student debt can be daunting. Luckily, 529 plans are designed to help head off that debt. Here are the main types of 529s and how they work. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:30:14 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ justin@stiverswealth.com (Justin Stivers, Esq.) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Justin Stivers, Esq. ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TjGjzreyVJ97iv28kKp8SF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 FAQs About Student Loans, Answered ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you’re managing student loan debt — and especially if you’re struggling to keep up with payments — you may have questions about recent proposals and what they mean for you. Here, we highlight the key points. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 22 Jun 2024 15:30:35 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:18:26 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sarah Brady ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HiKRFaErwcpaPNMxsWc84H-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ A 529 Plan Strategy That Could Help Boost Your Financial Aid ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Saving for college for all your kids in one 529 savings account could mean they'll get less in financial aid. Separate custodial 529s might be a better bet. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:40:32 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Jaeger, CFP® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Q34gmf3ttwzdWW7Wy7Ggoi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Nearing Retirement With Student Loan Debt? What You Can Do ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Many older adults will struggle with rising costs (health care and otherwise) and not enough savings. Here’s how they can manage lingering student debt. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 09:30:42 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ Pat@Simaskolaw.com (Patrick M. Simasko, J.D.) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Patrick M. Simasko, J.D. ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WiZvvaxXfnXkUo9vt7Hnob-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The $2,500 Tax Break for Paying Your Student Loan ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Do you qualify for the student loan interest deduction this year? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:01:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:48:59 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Katelyn Washington ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BmaZZr5VL3bRb96n9yng8H-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Offsetting Social Security benefits to pay for defaulted student loans can be devastating for some beneficiaries, lawmakers say. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joey Solitro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NwT8BvZmopJmhfAYnQGYr4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ HHS Funding Secured As Major Government Shutdown Avoided ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ With passage of the fiscal 2024 appropriations package, Medicare and Social Security are among the key agencies to receive funding through September 30. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 21:42:57 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:50:56 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Esther D’Amico ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xWJ2LEPEq9FjrVKwqcrQ9g-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ SECURE 2.0 Act Now Helps Lighten the Burden of Student Loans ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Employers can attract talented employees with a new benefit: a matching contribution to an employee's 401(k) when they make payments on their student debt. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:30:27 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:25:22 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary K. Moreland ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WDWrLB283WAJBfZd9NG4DQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Biden Cancels $1.2 Billion in Student Loan Debt: What To Know ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Biden forgives $1.2 billion in student loan debt for nearly 153,000 borrowers. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 19:27:07 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:33:18 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joey Solitro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mYineCr5CAampPBBFGhNSW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 529s: No Longer the Ho-Hum Investing Device for College ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Changes to the plans allow for the savings to be rolled into a Roth IRA, as long as certain rules are met, if a child decides not to pursue their education. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:30:38 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:26:14 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ neale@nealegodfrey.com (Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LNpbFvL6mLPFveXKQQ8TMk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Workplace Financial Coaching Has Become Ever More Important ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/workplace-financial-coaching-has-become-ever-more-important</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Employees face growing challenges to their financial wellness today, so it’s more critical than ever that employers provide the help they need to navigate them. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:30:38 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ greg.ward@financialfinesse.com (Greg Ward, CFP®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Greg Ward, CFP® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8Hxv23ySGZV3huKwgyPxeB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Four Options for Saving for Your Newborn’s Future ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Different types of accounts have different rules, but all serve the purpose of helping your child get a head start on their financial future. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 09:30:23 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kwebb@kehoe-financial.com (Kevin Webb, CFP®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kevin Webb, CFP® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8Bz3oMnpwEwZavCPYp9ZAR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Is 401(k) Student Loan Matching? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/student-loans/what-is-401k-student-loan-matching</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Strapped student loan borrowers can pay down debt and boost their retirement accounts. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ upnorthwriter@icloud.com (Kathryn Pomroy) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kathryn Pomroy ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5L3nUuUGgkAMZuiviZUXNB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 529 Plans: Give the Gift of Education (and Compounding) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ As the cost of college tuition skyrockets, parents and grandparents can take advantage of tax-efficient 529 plans and higher limits on gift and estate taxes. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 10:30:54 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:18:08 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ info@fbbcap.com (Mel Casey, CFA®, CAIA) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mel Casey, CFA®, CAIA ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4fdoJRK5pXoqvHYXk7s5ue-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ More Student Debt Relief Needed, Some Lawmakers Say ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Latest student debt relief proposal should be broadened to address concerns, lawmakers say ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 22:47:25 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Student Loans]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jamie Feldman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g6dncRk4jtBYibKYr6FNWH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Student Loan Debt: Another $4.8B Forgiven ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/student-loans/student-loan-debt-relief-December</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Biden announces $4.8 billion in student loan debt relief for more than 80,000 borrowers. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 20:59:26 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 21:10:37 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jamie Feldman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AUh477MWEQ6NaSBertzqp8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Gen X Parents: Saving for Retirement and College? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/gen-x-parents-saving-for-retirement-and-college</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Saving for retirement and college at the same time is tough. As you prepare to send your kids to college, don’t neglect your nest egg. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ ella.vincent@futurenet.com (Ella Vincent) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ella Vincent ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8GRaivfFRrCP8aPGYPgwch-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Student Loan Application Forms Just Got Easier, Sort Of ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/student-loans/student-loan-application-forms</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The federal student loan application form has been simplified but its rollout might leave you scrambling. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Student Loans]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jamie Feldman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zg4vYazSRuJu2viKNYiPv7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Seven Financial Planning Strategies for Physicians ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Doctors have added financial planning challenges, such as the necessity of malpractice insurance. Here are seven issues to stay on top of. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:30:13 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ info@guidancewa.com (Nick Guida, Investment Adviser Representative) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nick Guida, Investment Adviser Representative ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gv6sceqmVQB8ncHRCBkQtc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Fix Student Loan Billing Errors, Group Says ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A student loan servicer has caused 'confusion and financial distress' for 2.5 million borrowers, group says. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:51:28 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Esther D’Amico ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xXxpLQAbQzcPSAdrqC6SZn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Want to Avoid Years of Crushing Debt? Save for College Now ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ College is more expensive than ever: Not properly planning to fund your own education or that of your child could saddle you or them (or both of you) with decades of debt. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:40:54 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jared Elson, Investment Adviser ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pfWcH8qRdqByEZeH9Mtekj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Student Loan Borrowers To See Better Protections Under New Rules ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Student loan borrowers will be better protected against sudden school closures under the rules, the DOE says. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:49:40 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:49:45 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joey Solitro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3Ei4MYCjKtKtfHwdQSrxhB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Five Tax Breaks for Paying Your Student Loan ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ After a three-year pause, student loan payments have resumed, putting a dent in people's wallets. But there are some tax breaks that can help. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ joy.taylor@futurenet.com (Joy Taylor) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joy Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UUi5RMb7WDDUuKqEKwuAQ8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sollers To Cancel $3.4M In Student Loan Debt Amid Deceptive Practice Charges ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Another college cancels student loan debt to settle charges of deceptive and misleading practices. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 22:19:57 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 22:20:03 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jamie Feldman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tEG8Hh3TiDdiovrrTYrqqb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ $9 Billion More in Student Loan Debt Forgiven ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/student-loans/student-loan-debt-forgiven</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Biden forgives $9B in student loan debt on heels of loan repayments resuming. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 22:51:51 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:52:18 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joey Solitro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5L3nUuUGgkAMZuiviZUXNB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Could Student Loan Payments Derail Your Retirement Plans? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/student-loans/could-student-loan-payments-derail-your-retirement-plans</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A new survey reveals millions of student loan borrowers fear resuming payments will disrupt their ability to save for retirement. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:09:06 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:12:22 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ben Demers ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AUh477MWEQ6NaSBertzqp8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What A Government Shutdown Means For Student Loan Payments ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/student-loans/pay-student-loans-during-government-shutdown</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Federal student loan payments resumed in fall 2023. Here's what a government shutdown would mean for borrowers. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 22:43:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 22:54:12 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ upnorthwriter@icloud.com (Kathryn Pomroy) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kathryn Pomroy ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E8HaAmeUgc43iHsgA6iSn6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Happens When Student Loan Payments Resume? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/what-happens-when-student-loan-payments-resume</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ With an increased monthly debt burden, borrowers could cut discretionary spending, causing economic turmoil. On the bright side, alternative ways to pay for college are being considered. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:40:13 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ dan@yelofunding.com (Daniel Rubin) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Rubin ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HwqswdUNv8JuD5oUG6tp9d-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Biden Cancels $37M in Student Loan Debt for Phoenix University Borrowers ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Student loans for 1,200+ Phoenix University enrollees cancelled over misleading ad campaign. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 19:17:30 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 19:17:36 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joey Solitro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3FYTegAWVqMp84PhS9yyd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Maryland Student Loan Tax Credit: What You Should Know ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Who gets a Maryland student loan tax credit? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:04:43 +0000</updated>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Manage Parent PLUS Student Loans as You Near Retirement ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/how-to-manage-parent-plus-student-loans-near-retirement</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Your strategies for retirement savings, repayment plans and tax management will shift as you get closer to retirement. Plus, mistakes to avoid. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:40:58 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:18:09 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ erik@studentloansover50.com (Erik Kroll, CFP®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Erik Kroll, CFP® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8GRaivfFRrCP8aPGYPgwch-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Student Loan Borrowers See Struggle As Payment Pause Ends ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ With payments set to resume in October, student loan borrowers will be forced to make tough decisions regarding their finances, study shows. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:35:54 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Student Loans]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joey Solitro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xXxpLQAbQzcPSAdrqC6SZn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ States With the Highest, Lowest Student Loan Payments ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ New student loan study identifies which states are impacted most by the resumption of payments. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 18:13:24 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:27:49 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ben Demers ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g6dncRk4jtBYibKYr6FNWH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Biden Administration Launches New Student Loan Repayment Plan ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/biden-administration-launches-new-student-loan-repayment-plan</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Federal student loan borrowers can file immediately for the new SAVE program. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:18:52 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ brianoco101@gmail.com (Brian O&#039;Connell) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Brian O&#039;Connell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8GmZuD8PPQuv3ntt5WY2JF-1280-80.jpg">
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