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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Your Mailed Tax Return Could Be Late Under New USPS Postmark Rules: Here's Why and How to Avoid IRS Penalties ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you wait until April 15 to mail your IRS tax return, you might be in for an unpleasant surprise. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Roxanne Bland ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KaZVKFWvYZvKwLZzurfqvC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ If You're Retiring Early, an ACA Subsidy Now Could Be a Tax Headache Later ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Health care subsidies can be a valuable benefit in early retirement, but locking them in now can mean higher taxes later. Here's what you need to consider. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kyle@mokanwealth.com (Kyle Hammerschmidt, Investment Adviser) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kyle Hammerschmidt, Investment Adviser ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ntnt2BNkYCPe4jMgytXfUD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 10 Cheapest Places to Live in South Carolina ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From the outskirts of Myrtle Beach to the Upstate, these affordable gems have the lowest property tax bills in the state. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oHvwuKNffLfJWG8CLh5Wnj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ We Received a $10k Tax Refund. My Wife Wants to Save It, I Want to Splurge. What Should We Do? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Here's a solution that benefits both of you. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Savings Accounts]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sean Jackson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GCMtcZXyU9H5LJmwwzfSpk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When Multiple Tax Rules Collide: Don't Pay a 50% Rate on Your Roth Conversion by Mistake  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Extra income from Roth conversions can cause your marginal rate to spike far above your visible tax bracket. Here's what to watch for — and how to plan. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ethan M. West ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UeukGXBdhJTd9SeNK97Ro9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tax Day Trivia: 6 Surprising Facts About Your 2026 Refund ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Take this quiz to see how much you know about April 15th, 2026 — the last day to file your federal tax return. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:17:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:04:16 +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/vxAe8j8yASs4UP99QLbnTF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Ask the Tax Editor, April 10: Questions on Selling a Home ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the home-sale exclusion, calculating tax basis in your home and related topics. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Capital Gains Tax]]></category>
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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/9paaM3oygy2NmUNzkBVnnb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Quick Tax Tips for Retirees for 2025 and 2026, From a Financial Planner ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These five key tax strategies can help retirees navigate new rules and deductions, reduce your taxes and preserve more of your retirement income. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ luke@mccartywealth.com (Luke McCarty, CFP®, CRPC®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Luke McCarty, CFP®, CRPC® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bMPpUGu4gUnGvLLFDPsvJ6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How 2026's Surge in First-Time Bettors and New IRS Rules Are Shifting World Cup Odds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ When deciding where to place your 2026 World Cup bet, new data suggests you might want to avoid team favorites, especially since gambling winnings will be taxed higher this year. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:07:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:17:06 +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/Vkn4E2seoMy9Afwyy3C3FN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tax Season Is Almost Over, But Don't Forget About Your Taxes After April 15 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't stop thinking about taxes after April. Year-round planning, especially in retirement, will help prevent nasty surprises when tax season rolls around again. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tim Dahlberg, CEP® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LoM8Q7m6fE4qL6VYMgyZFn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ More States Have Changed to Lower Flat Tax Rates for 2026: Here’s Who Stands to Benefit and Save the Most ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Some states are moving to single‑rate income taxes or cutting existing brackets. That could change how much you keep every payday, especially if you’re thinking about where to live or work next. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:37:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:32:04 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aczd6pPr2LZ8BoZQSF5UPe-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Does Your Retirement Plan Ignore Half of Your Net Worth? Here's How You Can Tap Your Housing Wealth for a More Robust Retirement ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Including your housing wealth in your retirement plan can lead to higher lifetime income and a larger legacy than a plan based on selling the home for the cash. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nFgsjAztz6XwzAXjAaFVbZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Travel Icon Rick Steves Cheers a 'Millionaire Tax.' Here's What Other Wealthy Americans Have Said in Support of Higher Taxes ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ "A new tax on fat paychecks like mine was just signed into law in my home state — and I like it," Steves said. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ alexandra.svokos@futurenet.com (Alexandra Svokos) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alexandra Svokos ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wHyqpEnDTyKBNKyybpunF5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 9 No-Income-Tax States Ranked by Cost of Living in 2026: Where You’ll Actually Save the Most ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/no-income-tax-states-ranked-by-cost-of-living</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ When deciding where to live, income tax savings are just part of the equation. Housing, everyday expenses, and other levies determine your true cost. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:37:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:07:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nRuJi23dEdwGsgziFrEpsS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Millions of People Are Leaving High-Tax States Like California and New York: Here’s Where They’re Moving and How Much They’re Saving in 2026 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ New IRS migration data shows billions in income shifting from high-tax states to lower-tax destinations. Here’s what’s driving the trend and what it means for your finances. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:17:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:15:12 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/stXFf4m8Wy74wxM3zpapaM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Ask the Editor, April 3: Questions on Tax Return Filing Deadline ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-filing/ask-the-editor-april-3-questions-on-tax-return-filing-deadline</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the due date for filing your federal tax return and other tax filing subjects. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Filing]]></category>
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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/GpDSZVzccYuQHsMLF64KdQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Stop Using Your Smartwatch for Mileage (Until You Read This IRS Rule) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You bought your watch for tracking steps, but the IRS tracks your mileage. Did you miss out on this key tax deduction? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:07:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:19:21 +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/uFuLQ5LUU6UPnjPqwQ43Kh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Does Your College Student Really Have to File Taxes This Year Even With Low Income? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ What matters when it comes to filing taxes isn’t just how much your dependent student earned. It’s the type of income involved and whether it crosses two key IRS thresholds. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:17:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:16:02 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mCka57cmNLqXbDze4fSc5g-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don't Let Low Tax Rates Lull You Into the Torpedo Zone: If You Have $1M to $3M in Tax-Deferred Savings, You Could Be Looking at Brutal Tax Bills in the Future ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Social Security provisional income threshold can create a "tax torpedo" for disciplined savers, raising your effective marginal tax rate to 40.7% or more. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ Ray@ClaimingExperts.com (Ray R. Harris, MBA, RSSA®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ray R. Harris, MBA, RSSA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yyLDxFeEtXnDHouyvsUPa9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don't Defer Retirement if You're a Landlord, Defer Taxes Instead ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A millionaire couple spent 30 years building a real estate empire — and nearly handed a million dollars of it to the IRS before discovering an exit strategy. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ dgoodwin@providentwealthllc.com (Daniel Goodwin) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Goodwin ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MZHAxyuv8atikayPZWzUEo-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Your North Carolina Income Tax Cut Is Coming — But There’s a Catch ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/north-carolina-income-tax-cut-coming</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ North Carolina paychecks might get a boost as personal income tax rates drop toward 2.99%. But a growing debate has lawmakers at a crossroads. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:37:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:48:45 +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/ytfHhf3GVdqRmAD5tADE4W-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ With record amounts expected to be returned to taxpayers this year, having a plan for the money in advance is key. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:43:41 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Beth Braverman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/njvNGZMc24LhbMMMmEkNh-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Florida’s tax-friendly reputation draws retirees every year, but potential 2026 property tax changes, rising insurance costs, and everyday expenses can impact your wallet. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:07:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:22:45 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9brNKFbrm6ATm56AuifrvY-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ The $2,200 child tax credit is here, but with new eligibility rules. Test your knowledge of how much you can claim. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:31:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:52:26 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Roxanne Bland ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HrTYoxQEzRgwQESCwo6PtW-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the IRS and how the 2026 tax filing season is going so far. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Filing]]></category>
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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/vy5GhPCNMTwfCUshme4R3T-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ This new tax break for those age 65 and older creates a limited window of relief in retirement. Here’s how much it could save you and who benefits most. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bRH5XBFwCZMH26pmPNhgoV-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ State lawmakers are rolling back record-high death taxes, but a new millionaire tax on top earners is waiting in the wings. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BSAsf7dw9ERrti45PyVGn7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New Court Ruling: The IRS May Owe You a Refund for 2020–2023 Tax Penalties ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/irs-pandemic-penalty-refunds-who-qualifies</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Some taxpayers may still be able to claim pandemic-era penalties and interest. But eligibility is limited and timing matters. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:07:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:10:45 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w5q7XpyTdXvQui3V5kQESL-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ New legislation aims to exempt up to $92,000 in earnings from federal income tax. Here's who would win. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:47:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:24:47 +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/HaeQWy2JbZ7tHTj4hVTYsZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't just file your tax return and forget about it. Reviewing it will reveal how financial decisions have played out, and how to make better ones in future. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ mike.pappis@boldin.com (Michael Pappis, CFP®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Pappis, CFP® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kMay2DmhnKW2AbLwsfp8Qj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Death and Taxes: A Famous Quotes Quiz to Take a Break From Tax Season ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/puzzles/quizzes/death-taxes-famous-quotes-quiz</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you're "dead" tired of tax season, we have just the solution. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:11:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:42:47 +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/mYBfLoubagNcPeUY5F9KEW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-planning/ways-to-seize-rare-family-tax-planning-moment</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The tax landscape has stabilized, giving wealthy families an opportunity to move away from reactive decision-making and redirect their attention toward planning. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark R. Parthemer, JD, AEP, ACTEC Fellow ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C5t45BBgNMGEXJZpEsuijB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-deductions/ask-the-editor-march-20-questions-on-tax-changes-for-2026</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on changes to charitable deductions and other tax breaks that first take effect in 2026. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Deductions]]></category>
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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/vy5GhPCNMTwfCUshme4R3T-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/georgia-gas-tax-suspension-and-rebates</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A temporary suspension of the state gas tax comes alongside a one-time income tax rebate to help residents manage costs. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:57:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:39:21 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jguPyiZsvJj4hQU5LPhUzm-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ How to make the most of tax changes in President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill." ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Filing]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Sandra Block) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sandra Block ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fsiD43j4K4MKQA8kREqkXo-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Fuel costs are climbing nationwide. Here’s where drivers are paying the highest taxes per gallon and why gas prices are going up now ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:07:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:40:11 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DFK7UJV6v4Y6eCe54PjBp5-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ If the IRS is levying your assets for a spouse's errors, you aren't out of options. Here's how to separate your liability and protect your bank account from taxes you don't actually owe. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:27:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:16:39 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Roxanne Bland ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FMZpayKRugGgUKbxttyvtL-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ The 2026 New Jersey budget proposal puts the promised $6,500 property tax credit at risk for thousands of homeowners. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:41:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:17:21 +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/2mvDgxdzCwtcLX7525oocP-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Tracking activity as early as possible in the year will help you deal with rule changes and avoid last-minute moves when it's time to file your taxes. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ press@joingelt.com (Rachel Richards, CPA) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rachel Richards, CPA ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5Qenc5sWQFykYdH4MFLDZ4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ With Your Investments, Think Location, Location, Location ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tax diversification is as important as investment diversification: Focusing on what investment goes into which account helps determine how much of it you keep. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ clientrelations@blueridgewealth.com (John Vandergriff) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Vandergriff ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/av7fpfEwSZ5om2xmQR5WsY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New Philadelphia Tax Could Increase Uber, Lyft and Delivery Prices: Who Pays More? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Could Philadelphia’s proposed tax on rides and deliveries set an example for cities nationwide? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gZKeorZZTjWzMvLdf2H48a-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Unlock Housing Wealth and Tax Benefits by Adding Lifetime Annuities to Your Retirement Plan ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Combining a QLAC with a HECM can help mass affluent retirees secure guaranteed lifetime income, tax advantages and liquid savings to cover late-in-life expenses. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N9MMXpEEpwkFevB6ccxodK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why Are Your Tax Dollars Not Maintaining the Infrastructure We Have? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Instead of spending the money needed to maintain our public buildings, roads and bridges, flashy new projects are prioritized. What can be done? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:16:58 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bob Hellman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TokuYDuvNtZSfPPfUT2t4i-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ People Are Using AI to Find Bigger Tax Refunds: Here’s What the IRS Says ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Viral posts claim AI chatbots can review a filed tax return and uncover missed refund money. Here’s what the technology can realistically do and when it may make sense to file an amended return. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chrissy Paradis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9woX46w2Cw6F36eFA5YTZk-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Is your IRS refund taking forever? From filing errors to identity verification, here are five reasons for a tax refund delay, and what you can do today. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bj6gPbzwoDEMdKMKHhxy7G-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Quiz: Are You Making These Costly Tax Mistakes? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/puzzles/quizzes/quiz-costly-tax-deduction-mistakes</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Think you’re a tax pro? From missing tax deductions to falling for common tax filing traps, even small errors can cost you hundreds. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/syqdK5VkydhsT4oNBMQZLk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can You Afford Retirement in Greece? 3 Tax Benefits Make It Possible ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Affordable luxury in the Mediterranean may be closer than you think. Here's how. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jYfbVNHM5D8VYE9rPxmT3R-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Inherited Money or Property? What You Need to Know Before Filing Your Taxes ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Inheriting assets comes with various tax considerations. Here's a guide on everything you need to know, from estate taxes to new rules on inherited IRAs. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ daniel@hgfg.com (Daniel Razvi, Esquire) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Razvi, Esquire ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wH9DXSVwWCoWUmJubpxefa-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Ask the Editor, March 13: Questions on Medicare Premiums and IRMAA ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on monthly Medicare premiums, IRAA and tax-deductible medical expenses. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Deductions]]></category>
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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/vy5GhPCNMTwfCUshme4R3T-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Secret to Reducing Lifetime Taxes for Retirees in the 2% Club, From a Financial Planner ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Retirees with a pension and significant savings can use this strategy to lower taxes, avoid penalties like IRMAA and gain more control over retirement income. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ info@peakretirementplanning.com (Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hzCwzTzY8A8KuLiXgYQusd-1280-80.jpg">
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