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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Got Laid Off at 52 With $620,000 in Savings, and I'm Only Being Offered Lower-Paying Jobs ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We ask a financial planner how to handle sudden unemployment when you're older. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Maurie Backman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PgHYa6EAuqxhJGeD47grHe-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Got Laid Off at 59 with an $800,000 401(k). What Are My Options? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you've also recently been laid off, don't panic! Here's expert advice on what to do. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:36:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:53:10 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Maurie Backman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2R6tg7TXH9znqvPH4STB6o-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Want to Quit? Check Your 401(k) Employer Match First ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/401ks/quit-job-check-401k-employer-match</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Here are some factors to consider if you want to quick, but don't want to lose gains on retirement funds. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 13:00:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[401k]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (David Rodeck) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Rodeck ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6mJXCxNosXSRvp22MXYGtb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Is the Sahm Rule, and What Does It Mean? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This will be the first significant test of the Sahm rule under relatively normal circumstances. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:00:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:54:21 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Kates ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PUi6tC9rMjwozqWkNmXn8d-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Layoffs Could Be Coming: What if You’re Near Retirement? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/layoffs-what-if-you-are-near-retirement</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Here are some steps you can take to prepare in case you lose your job, as well as what you can do if you find yourself out of a job near retirement. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:40:45 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ tony.drake@drakeandassociates.net (Tony Drake, CFP®, Investment Advisor Representative) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tony Drake, CFP®, Investment Advisor Representative ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3rtkKfkyQPQBjtEhiqDQsi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ State Economics — Spotlight on New England: The Kiplinger Letter ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ After a better-than-expected 2023, New England states will see only modest employment growth in 2024. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:47:28 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:17:13 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (David Payne) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Payne ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TtbbcgnxqkMad2zGHHTYXa-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Employer Non-compete Clauses Are Likely Illegal, Per NLRB: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Following the FTC's proposed rule to ban non-compete agreements in the workplace, the NLRB could possibly rule that such agreements violate federal law. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jun 2023 08:24:51 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matthew Housiaux ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6FUonRtCdcbZuhVNaAGpZc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Most Americans are Worried About Layoffs: Survey ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A new survey from Morning Consult found that a vast majority of Americans are concerned about layoffs and job losses. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 20:37:49 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 20:39:49 +0000</updated>
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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/szpjPWNrmSoT6BVrVcuJna-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Facing a Potential Job Loss? Here's How to Prepare ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/potential-job-loss-how-to-prepare</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Even if you feel secure in your job, it's still a good idea to make sure you're financially prepared in the event you're laid off. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2023 09:40:03 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 23:01:06 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ scummings@halberthargrove.com (Shane W. Cummings, CFP®, AIF®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Shane W. Cummings, CFP®, AIF® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7Jv2TpQmBPXDdAErwprBDe-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 2021 Tax Returns: What's New on the 1040 Form This Year ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you're a last-minute filer, familiarize yourself with potential changes for your 2021 tax return before tackling your 1040. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:53:53 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rocky Mengle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/285sr7iY5FcNx8K3S2JeUd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Patients with Lasting Symptoms of COVID Can Apply for Disability ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/insurance/health-insurance/603212/how-patients-with-lasting-symptoms-of-covid-can-apply-for-disability</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Those who can no longer work because of COVID-19 may qualify for these benefits but the approval process can be a difficult road. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:15:44 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 30 Jul 2021 03:13:00 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jackie Stewart ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r9ym25f5a4E79FZ9bW4f9G-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ A rapidly evolving legal landscape is keeping cannabis investors on their toes. We talk to private-equity investor Matt Hawkins, who has long experience in the sector, about pot's potential. Also: unemployment insurance versus a tight labor market. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:32:11 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Muhlbaum ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oV8nKcxqPwdNjhdd5PoacZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Pandemic Brings New Scams, Too ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Billions in stimulus funds create new opportunities for fraud ranging from unemployment benefits to vaccine cards. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2021 19:20:44 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Unemployment]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rivan V. Stinson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CkMCDHZFf7oGu3HdCuRCNn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The IRS Just Sent More Unemployment Tax Refund Checks ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ With the latest batch, Uncle Sam has now sent tax refunds to over 11 million Americans for the $10,200 unemployment compensation tax exemption. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 23:45:25 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:54:30 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rocky Mengle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Mt7Kv8wHckacbuJ3qyKRah-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Basics of Unemployment Benefits: Who Qualifies, How to Apply, How Much You’ll Get ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Unemployment insurance is a joint state and federal program that provides those out of work with temporary yet steady income to help them financially. In a big shift, the self-employed now qualify for benefits. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:32:51 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 22:54:20 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Marc A. Wojno ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/syHWirmBBU4GvKJVoyuy7c-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 Biden Stimulus Benefits That Pack the Biggest Punch ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From stimulus checks to enhanced unemployment benefits, these perks from the American Rescue Plan will provide significant financial relief to millions of Americans. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 26 Mar 2021 03:58:20 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rocky Mengle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c3jgfQg6dAvJGFDAXDSKNk-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ The American Rescue Plan extends bonus payments of $300 per week and offers a tax break for unemployment benefits collected in 2020. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 19:45:23 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 13 Mar 2021 16:48:10 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Marc A. Wojno ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LyXfiCqJ4nk3ENvgwHtxYE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ PODCAST: New Financial Challenges for Women with Marguerita Cheng ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying recession have been particularly hard on women, who've lost millions of jobs. Financial planner Marguerita Cheng talks about how she's helping her clients cope. Also: What dad taught us about personal finance. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:57:54 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Unemployment]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Muhlbaum ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ng2QzH6q3DP85ArqE8L2UV-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't be surprised by an unexpected state tax bill on your unemployment benefits. Know where unemployment compensation is taxable and where it isn't. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:05:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:44:02 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rocky Mengle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/StFKr6vU4ePquePGXZ2pf6-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Scammers were busy last year filing bogus unemployment benefit claims using stolen personal information. Here's what the IRS has to say about taxes for ID theft victims. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rocky Mengle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UDu6iR9ip4moz5mBJoZDUP-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Our annual outlook explores what to expect from the U.S. economy, the new Congress and next administration, trade tensions, cryptocurrency, self-driving trucks and more. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:20:48 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:48:43 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ The Kiplinger Washington Editors ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DerbjuVNuVGUt5GMdJgfsj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ $300 Weekly Unemployment Benefits Included in Stimulus Bill ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The bill provides temporary expanded relief to the unemployed in the form of additional payments, longer benefit periods, and help for the self-employed. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 10:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 28 Dec 2020 02:48:00 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ emma.patch@futurenet.com (Emma Patch) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Patch ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/frWaj8HEi5UP8D7ejySKoc-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Don’t despair, but do plan for the worst. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2020 11:39:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Unemployment]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ PR@rpoa.com (Ken Moraif, MBA, CFP®, CRPC®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ken Moraif, MBA, CFP®, CRPC® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T9H7cSQVeCRPStuMzrw6KZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Steps to Take if You’ve Lost Your Job ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Layoffs and job losses have hit millions of Americans recently. To navigate the financial challenges, focus on these five priorities first. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Unemployment]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Marcy Keckler, CFP®, CRPC® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/352vkzzs7znUBnZzSuAjEj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 HEROES Act Provisions with a Good Chance of Becoming Law ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The massive federal stimulus bill just passed by the House of Representatives is "dead on arrival" in the Senate. But a few proposals in the bill have enough bipartisan support to eventually become law. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2020 07:48:23 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:48:32 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rocky Mengle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kr8gQmHrbTM6s6p5vgffqK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 11 Ways the CARES Act and Other Government Measures Could Help You in 2020 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hopefully, the CARES Act and other coronavirus stimulus measures will get the U.S. economy back on track. Some of the changes made could improve your own financial health in 2020, too. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2020 14:06:32 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Unemployment]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rocky Mengle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a7Bqqwsqz6iWs9NZy8mQcJ-1280-80.jpg">
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