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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ More Tools to Build a Bond Ladder ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Vanguard aims to launch a line of target-maturity corporate bond ETFs. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Milstead ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4gpjpmt6LRyYAmz9PST2xY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Vanguard Cuts Fund Fees Again. Here's Why That's Important for You ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Vanguard recently cut fees on dozens of ETFs and mutual funds, which is great news for investors. Here's why. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ dan.burrows@futurenet.com (Dan Burrows) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dan Burrows ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9wZdXyxSmFhn4X7nJ5mTYj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best Mutual Funds to Invest In for 2026 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The best mutual funds will capitalize on new trends that emerge this year, all while offering low costs and solid management. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kyle Woodley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LYigaA3fwzAzFxoywgM5n9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Smart Ways to Invest Your Money This Year ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/smart-ways-to-invest-your-money-this-year</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Following a red-hot run for the equities market, folks are looking for smart ways to invest this year. Stocks, bonds and CDs all have something to offer in 2024. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jan 2024 14:30:21 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:28:08 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Jeff Reeves) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jeff Reeves ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iLmQtpje2k6S7g422okegi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Vanguard's New International Fund Targets Dividend Growth ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Investors may be skittish about buying international stocks, but this new Vanguard fund that targets stable dividend growers could ease their minds. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 31 Dec 2023 14:30:45 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Mutual Funds]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mBmC2Ga99q6ciLUeyhnLQC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best 401(k) Investments: Where to Invest ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/401ks/where-to-invest-your-401k</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Knowing where to find the best 401(k) investments to put your money can be difficult. Here, we rank 10 of the largest retirement funds. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Dec 2023 17:00:43 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:36:20 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zN3tuwiHZ3YvvYxLNgSy2G-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Best Stocks to Gift Your Grandchildren ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The best stocks to give your grandchildren have certain qualities in common. Here, we let you know what those are. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:06:17 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:42:44 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ dan.burrows@futurenet.com (Dan Burrows) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dan Burrows ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MqD5QHTKdE3Vpohjqutf2V-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Find the Best 401(k) Investments ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/how-to-find-the-best-401k-investments</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Many folks are likely wondering how to find the best 401(k) investments after signing up for their company's retirement plan. Here's where to get started. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 20:01:34 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:18:02 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Deborah Yao) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Deborah Yao ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rVEd566rJQyYJhfkX59U2P-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Master Index Investing ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/how-to-master-index-investing</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Index investing allows market participants the ability to build their ideal portfolios using baskets of stocks and bonds. Here's how it works. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Oct 2023 12:30:35 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:22:59 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/t8nwh5hqqufkZiPWwG4o84-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Best Vanguard ETFs to Buy ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/etfs/best-vanguard-etfs</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The best Vanguard ETFs all feature rock-bottom fees, large asset bases and long trading histories. Here are a few of our favorites. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 17:10:31 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:21:34 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Jeff Reeves) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jeff Reeves ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yyvm4AVfyC4vGGSjfN9stC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Donor-Advised Funds: A Tax-Savvy Way to Rebalance Your Portfolio ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Long-term investors who embrace charitable giving can easily save on capital gains taxes by donating shares when it’s time to get their portfolio back in balance. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:30:41 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:11:31 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Adam Nash ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qyFT7R7o6VW8pgYg8YaVKT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Choose Between Look-Alike ETFs and Mutual Funds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you're trying to choose between ETFs and mutual funds, some factors to help you decide are how you trade and the type of account you plan to use. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 12:07:24 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:17:18 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CLwLCDzkmnTVNPPrKBHyad-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Five Safest Vanguard Funds to Own in a Volatile Market ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The safest Vanguard funds can help you through a volatile market by adding stability to your portfolio at low cost. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kyle Woodley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RyXRnAn5AnD77259GiL2y6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Best Growth ETFs to Buy ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The best growth ETFs have historically beaten the market. Prudent investors will be mindful of elevated valuations and sector concentration risk. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 22:37:49 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:24:41 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tony Dong, MSc ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N6MJgvyomVDssK6wZAXWdh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Bogleheads Stay the Course ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/bogleheads-stay-the-course</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Bears and market volatility don’t scare these die-hard Vanguard investors. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 20:52:09 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 22:36:49 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Kim Clark) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kim Clark ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D8SQGfgQxruvDfZsjXnTfa-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Slashes Stake in U.S. Bancorp ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Warren Buffett's holding company continued to lower its exposure to financial stocks, more than halving its stake in USB. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ dan.burrows@futurenet.com (Dan Burrows) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dan Burrows ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YcQozpbSxzzv8msip76b8W-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Invest $1,000: Buy Fractional Shares (of Great Companies) ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/605205/how-to-invest-1000-buy-fractional-shares-of-great-companies</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ If a single share of a pricey stock seems out of reach, programs from Schwab, Fidelity and Robinhood can get you access to just a slice. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 18:49:40 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Anne Kates Smith) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anne Kates Smith ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2mAoYm3LGK5yJb3MMkR8on-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Taxable or Tax-Deferred Account: How to Pick ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/605013/taxable-or-tax-deferred-account-how-to-pick</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Use our guide to decide which assets belong in a taxable account and which go into a tax-advantaged account. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cYFNp7ztfgUToyufwfHesU-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Some consequences of an economic downturn work to the benefit of fixed-income investors. Here are three fund ideas that fit the bill. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jeffrey R. Kosnett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WAXKNAoPVKYt86C92ZnAL6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Profits from ESG Leaders ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock (VEIGX) favors firms with high standards for their businesses. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rivan V. Stinson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dFZMfQqBF2fXDXg2H9b8ck-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Do You Have Gun Stocks in Your Funds? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Investors looking to make changes amid gun violence can easily divest from gun stocks ... though it's trickier if they own them through funds. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:05:47 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 22:22:52 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ ellen.kennedy@futurenet.com (Ellen B. Kennedy) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ellen B. Kennedy ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CU49wP4FmbR4eBjKUyXoyd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Move Over ETFs: Direct Indexing Is an Investment Strategy Worth Paying Attention to ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/604846/move-over-etfs-direct-indexing-is-an-investment-strategy-worth-paying-attention-to</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ More flexibility, more control, the potential for higher returns and tax-reducing strategies: With pros like that, could direct indexing be right for you? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Adam Grealish ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EAxeyNrrRR7bL8pXD3wZh8-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ When the market drops sharply, it creates an opportunity to buy quality stocks at a bargain. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ James K. Glassman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U9ANwa4qmLTXxMh9unsZkY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 9 Great Alternative-Strategy Funds for Volatility ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/mutual-funds/604734/9-great-alternative-strategy-funds-for-volatility</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ These alternative-strategy funds can offer some shelter from stock and bond market turmoil. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Andrew Tanzer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Andrew Tanzer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZQtEFn2izCW8MGpDfiehtE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Many Stocks Should You Have in Your Portfolio? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It’s been a volatile year for equities. One of the best ways for investors to smooth the ride is with a diverse selection of stocks and stock funds. But diversification can have its own perils. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 17:48:15 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:26:23 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ James K. Glassman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SL3B7r6RvAMA3fUsaSyZ8P-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Ukraine War Takes Toll on Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Russia's invasion of the neighboring country is weighing on European stocks. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2022 18:05:43 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[ETFs]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ScZvcL4LAGJS2iuTm9DttX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Here's Why Warren Buffett Bought HPQ Stock ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Berkshire Hathaway's 11.4% HP stake is a stereotypically yawn-worthy position ... and thus a classic Buffett value bet. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ dan.burrows@futurenet.com (Dan Burrows) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dan Burrows ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/szQSuwHhuQL37DgNAULhcd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Kiplinger 25 Model Portfolios ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Reach your investment goals with these three model portfolio plans using the Kiplinger 25, our favorite no-load mutual funds. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 20:52:53 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:25:14 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nzmvR8Wh5XopNMES3tAgVQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why Bonds Belong in Your Portfolio ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Intermediate rates will probably rise another two or three points in the next few years, making bond yields more attractive. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:42:52 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:58:17 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ James K. Glassman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2wpPoeiXWEqoZf6M7S94uR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Actively Managed Vanguard Funds to Buy and Hold ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/mutual-funds/604388/active-vanguard-funds-to-own-for-the-long-haul</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ These actively managed Vanguard funds cover a variety of investment strategies and have low fees to boot. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 17:41:34 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 22:27:56 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kyle Woodley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mdpieoRZwzqDvAXbSrRYVi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The 12 Best Vanguard Funds for 2022 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The best Vanguard funds right now span numerous strategies tailor-made for 2022's major market themes: volatility, rising rates and inflation. They also come with cheap fees to boot. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2022 19:58:43 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 20:27:31 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kent Thune ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3ArYBGMmtPCBMskgmDn5Ad-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New Leadership at One of Our Funds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Vanguard recently announced that longtime manager Michael Reckmeyer will retire in June. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2021 22:04:51 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Mutual Funds]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qeVutc5vD4p8D9HcXgHzYG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Donate Crypto for a Tax Break ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you're wondering how to avoid taxes from selling crypto that's appreciated significantly, one answer might be in a donor-advised fund. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:45:06 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Cryptocurrency]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lisa.gerstner@futurenet.com (Lisa Gerstner) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lisa Gerstner ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bfLNKJPBqUtxsC53qcTwAD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Best American Funds for 401(k) Retirement Savers ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ American Funds has 13 actively managed mutual funds among the 100 most popular 401(k) offerings. We look at the best American Funds in that group … as well as some of the laggards. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 19:42:42 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 21:36:00 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/an8wn9eXVxtQN4YqdkDGL3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Case Against Owning All Dividend-Paying Stocks in Retirement ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Income investors are often all about dividends, but that may not be a smart strategy for retirees. Here’s why, and what investment model they should consider instead. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2021 19:14:26 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Aloi, CFP® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yAWUtjbez3dAKATQXQ732H-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Your investments could be doing great, but if you’re not minimizing your taxes on them, you’re throwing money out the window. Here are 10 tax-smart ways to optimize your investments. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2021 09:30:05 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 20:27:28 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Aloi, CFP® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/exxmCGX3eNbfVtgS6FAuaV-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Best T. Rowe Price Funds for 401(k) Retirement Savers ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A dozen T. Rowe Price mutual funds enjoy a place among the nation's most popular 401(k) retirement products. Find out which ones are worth your investment dollars. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 18:50:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 18:55:00 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UxrjSTFyrKKpsVCSroM3UV-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Best Fidelity Funds for 401(k) Retirement Savers ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Fidelity funds are renowned for their managers' stock-picking prowess. We rate Fidelity's best actively managed funds that are popular in 401(k) plans, including its target-date solutions. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 20:19:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 24 Feb 2023 08:41:14 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fGmZMcuJgTQXtnJE8RqS5R-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Should Your 401(k) Be ‘Custom Made’? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Many retirement plans offer participants the opportunity to get tailor-made investment advice for an additional fee. And like many bespoke products, they can be expensive relative to the alternatives. How do you decide whether an off-the-rack solution is sufficient or you need a personalized solution? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 08:30:06 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:01:52 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alan Vorchheimer, Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HbaujBz2mLV5HtxgpkkWs-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ A Simple Portfolio Is All You Need ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/mutual-funds/603516/a-simple-portfolio-is-all-you-need</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ It’s possible to build wealth with only a few funds—or even just one. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 18:32:17 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:22:43 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Adam Shell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kzycmtHFsrEn3A5vWkQaUa-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Nontraditional Options Let IRA Investors Crank Up the Risk ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/603513/retirement-ratcheting-up-risk</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ You can invest your retirement savings in everything from cryptocurrency to penny stocks. But that doesn’t mean you should. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:58:03 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Sandra Block) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sandra Block ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5gBbyeUc3uLWLVT9bLwbN7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don't Give Up on Small-Cap Stocks ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Small caps can still attract investors. These stocks offer undeniable value. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ James K. Glassman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A3B5vKpbWdzLyREF8nakuS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 High-Yield Mutual Funds With a Human Touch ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/mutual-funds/603364/5-high-yield-mutual-funds-to-buy</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Seasoned management can make a difference in junk bonds. We put a spotlight on five actively run high-yield mutual funds. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2021 17:43:46 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:29:06 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Aaron Levitt ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zXKskkB8W3aGNHrCqpfs5e-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Our Small-Cap Funds Take Different Paths ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/stocks-to-buy/603322/our-small-cap-funds-take-different-paths</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Not all pockets of the small-cap world have fared well recently, with value-priced stocks the biggest winners. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:28:14 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Stocks-to-buy]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nellie.huang@futurenet.com (Nellie S. Huang) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nellie S. Huang ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GQTyoVdnmwzzLX7bCAoG6M-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Truth About Index Funds ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/indices/603324/the-truth-about-index-funds</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ You may think you're diversified by buying an S&P 500 Index fund, but you're making a substantial wager on a handful of stocks. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:26:02 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:25:07 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ James K. Glassman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R9JKVcnVykXBNe7PiBy9m-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Investors can use the best international ETFs to gain exposure to global markets, but finding the right funds for you isn't always easy. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:51:05 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:39:52 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Coryanne Hicks ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YeNFdq8oPe2368VnDQavQb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ S&P 500 ETFs: 7 Ways to Play the Index ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/etfs/603260/sp-500-etfs</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Trillions of dollars are benchmarked to the ubiquitous S&P 500. These S&P 500 ETFs let you play the index directly or with a twist. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:45:44 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 19:46:39 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Jeff Reeves) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jeff Reeves ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2Kv9oCgvVrL2iQ2ALP87J7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 10 Best Emerging Market ETFs for Global Growth ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The global economy is expected to rebound sharply this year and next. These are the best emerging market ETFs to leverage this potential source of growth. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2021 19:54:45 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:34:33 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Will Ashworth) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Will Ashworth ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f2DVM8LnnevRsw2TQuTCwg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Tax-Exempt Train Rolls On ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A powerful force is propping up munis in 2021: U.S. prosperity. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:16:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jeffrey R. Kosnett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J2jDVARzfkjxMaAkXf3FBK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 10 Fantastic Funds With Diverse Leadership ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you really want to invest for change, pay attention to who is running the show. Here's a list of funds ran by a diverse group of portfolio managers. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:09:04 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:57:40 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Coryanne Hicks ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y64YisBBLHrGPhMnFHohdS-1280-80.jpg">
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