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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Travel Icon Rick Steves Cheers a 'Millionaire Tax.' Here's What Other Wealthy Americans Have Said in Support of Higher Taxes ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ "A new tax on fat paychecks like mine was just signed into law in my home state — and I like it," Steves said. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ alexandra.svokos@futurenet.com (Alexandra Svokos) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alexandra Svokos ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wHyqpEnDTyKBNKyybpunF5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 9 No-Income-Tax States Ranked by Cost of Living in 2026: Where You’ll Actually Save the Most ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ When deciding where to live, income tax savings are just part of the equation. Housing, everyday expenses, and other levies determine your true cost. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:37:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nRuJi23dEdwGsgziFrEpsS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Smart Transportation Alternatives for Seniors to Avoid Rising Gas Prices ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ With gas prices averaging more than $4 per gallon, small changes can lead to big savings. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Family Savings]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sean Jackson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YcsJLnFxLrbBptBrF3swNW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ We're 60 with $550K saved and will inherit $3 million. Can we retire now, even if we can't afford it? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We're 60 with $550K saved. We know we'll inherit when my elderly father passes away. Can we retire now, even though we can't technically afford it? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Maurie Backman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PqnBXnjgpjguLjnydwyg2d-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Tackle the Nowhere-to-Be Thing in Retirement and Make a Winning Play With Your Time ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Too much free time in retirement can come as a shock after decades of working. How can you ensure you don't overfill your days or let too many drift by? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Happy Retirement]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Wright, Certified Fund Specialist ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6jourXyn3cM8jzqxLoEoX8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 Steps to Quickly Build Your Emergency Fund ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ How would you cover a $1,000 bill for urgent costs? Use a credit card? Get a family loan? Far better to have an emergency fund. Here's how to set it up quickly. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ david.expertcontent@gmail.com (David Abraham) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Abraham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mysn8VoPNgRy2C3puriaih-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Your 5-Step Guide to Financial Freedom After Divorce, From a Financial Planner ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Living on one income after a divorce can be tough, particularly if you've never had to manage your money. But these steps make it possible — and liberating. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ marketing@francisfinancial.com (Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™ ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hgm8XnnwW2G5WvtWTcfrzj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Oil Prices Are Climbing: 5 Ways to Get Ahead of Higher Summer Costs Before They Hit Your Wallet ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Oil prices are rising fast. Learn where costs will hit next and how to save ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Family Savings]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paige Cerulli ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BKMyS2FnCNtsAeQaEGTvvh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 3 Questions That Reveal if You’re Actually Ready to Age in Place ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Is your "forever home" actually a "Peter Pan house?" The age-in-place dream often hits these three unexpected roadblocks. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:05:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ donna.fuscaldo@futurenet.com (Donna Fuscaldo) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Donna Fuscaldo ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/goHaTtGmdF2edCnYbFQazh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ My First $1 Million: Retired Fiber Optic Splicer, 50, Columbus, Ohio ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Ever wonder how someone who's made a million dollars or more did it? Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series uncovers the answers. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ joyce.lamb@futurenet.com (Joyce Lamb) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joyce Lamb ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kBEoE9GqvTmdkdqAE7UAtD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Claiming Social Security Soon? 5 Smart Moves to Make Before You File ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Claiming Social Security is a lifelong decision, and poor choices can cost the average couple more than $180,000. Complete these tasks to avoid a big mistake. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Social Security]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ info@KeilFP.com (Jeremy Keil, CFP®, CFA®, CKA®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jeremy Keil, CFP®, CFA®, CKA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Crzb2eJ5BCKZsq8sphkPjY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I've Been a Financial Professional for 30 Years: This Is the 1 Trait I See in Every Successful Investor ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It feels like we're living in uniquely dangerous times, but there's a clear pattern in events — and one quality helps successful investors weather every storm. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ dennis@mycgcapital.com (Dennis D. Coughlin, CFP®, AIF®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dennis D. Coughlin, CFP®, AIF® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vHdb4p6yEzTpnKviZopMHG-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Find out if your retirement savings are on track with our quick quiz. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ donna.fuscaldo@futurenet.com (Donna Fuscaldo) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Donna Fuscaldo ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MaSNQoaF2R9DQAEi2nL63G-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Millions of People Are Leaving High-Tax States Like California and New York: Here’s Where They’re Moving and How Much They’re Saving in 2026 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ New IRS migration data shows billions in income shifting from high-tax states to lower-tax destinations. Here’s what’s driving the trend and what it means for your finances. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/stXFf4m8Wy74wxM3zpapaM-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the due date for filing your federal tax return and other tax filing subjects. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ joy.taylor@futurenet.com (Joy Taylor) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joy Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GpDSZVzccYuQHsMLF64KdQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ You Might Already Qualify for a Second Passport but the Cost May Surprise You ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ New rules are expanding who qualifies for citizenship by ancestry. Who qualifies and what it costs ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paige Cerulli ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZwEXtdsHsoR3P7vUBGwtWX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The SKI Travel Trend Is Reshaping Retirement Spending ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Here is what the SKI trend means for your retirement plan. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Choncé Maddox ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yKCtRD3Tmc5AswD8H8FXz3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ We just retired at 67 with $4.1 million. My husband insists on keeping half our portfolio in stocks. I say it's not worth the risk. Who's right? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We just retired at 67 with $4.1 million. My husband wants to keep 50% of our investments in stocks. I say it's not worth the risk. Who's right? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Maurie Backman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J6wJ6Dy4itnvqiRkbzrKA5-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't let soaring insurance premiums eat into your retirement income. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rachael Green ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kieiBB5H8ByiTLMtUjodvH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Do You Have a 'Mo Money, Mo Problems' Issue? A Financial Planner Has Some Thoughts ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ When you're a high earner, the skills that got you to the top of your profession aren't necessarily the same ones you need to build wealth. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:51:12 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Eric Roberge, Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Investment Adviser ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aNJL2fnLHdxW6VHToMVjGR-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Schools are increasingly expected to teach children how to manage money, but classroom learning pales in comparison to good examples set by the family at home. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ neale@nealegodfrey.com (Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QXpDq2Mse2xZLau3o3HKiY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are You Ready to Go Upmarket? What Advisers Need to Know ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you're already serving mass-affluent clients, moving into the high-net worth arena may seem like the natural progression. But it's not always that simple. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ info@ae-wm.com (Ben Sullivan, CFA®, CFP®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ben Sullivan, CFA®, CFP® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ts2w9iW2couBhfVsLzvn93-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Starting to Advise Ultra-Rich Clients? Don't Rebuild Your Firm, Just Rethink It ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Working with ultra-high-net-worth families doesn't mean rebuilding your firm, but offering advice that is structured, empowering and intentional. Here's how. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ contact@libretto.io (Jeffery Coyle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jeffery Coyle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wkQLvEPjJ6HRvh4hmuAkqc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Stocks Are Mixed Despite a Huge Oil Move: Stock Market Today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Stocks and oil continue to rise and fall with the ebb and flow of news from the White House and the Middle East. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Dittman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7MS3uvepPbVkthuwwjZSk8-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ From navigating the 'Landslide' of change to embracing her own mystical path, the rock legend offers a masterclass in living life on your own terms. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ donna.fuscaldo@futurenet.com (Donna Fuscaldo) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Donna Fuscaldo ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/H3Qw3VEy2E4ph4Hzy7vTRj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Stop Using Your Smartwatch for Mileage (Until You Read This IRS Rule) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You bought your watch for tracking steps, but the IRS tracks your mileage. Did you miss out on this key tax deduction? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uFuLQ5LUU6UPnjPqwQ43Kh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Money Market Accounts vs No-Penalty CDs: Which Is the Best Way to Grow My Cash? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Explore how both of these options can help you reach your savings goals and when to use each. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Savings Accounts]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sean Jackson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nQCq8wAmV34o7VPvEjHdRW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 9 Upgrades That Transform Your Family Home Into a Retirement Oasis ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/happy-retirement/luxury-home-renovations-to-make-before-retirement</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Here's a look at the smart, luxury modifications that prioritize your recovery, relaxation and effortless entertaining. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:03:09 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Donna LeValley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/is2LavDYVX2tGE3wZgZ7CD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are You Looking for Financial Advice or Just Validation? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/are-you-looking-for-financial-advice-or-just-validation</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Good communication between clients and their advisers starts with one simple question: Do you want hard truths and real analysis, or just a sounding board? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ andrew@diversifiedllc.com (Andrew Rosen, CFP®, CEP) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Andrew Rosen, CFP®, CEP ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/97czFHhKVUbpaZ2fRFEnSf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Trump Accounts Are a Great Start, But They Could Be Better ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Trump accounts are a sound enough idea, except that future withdrawals will be taxable. One solution would be to give them a Roth-style tax-free structure. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Savings]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Adam Bergman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SJBBZLGEmrbos3QVKgMRQ8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Q1 2026 Post-Mortem From an Investment Adviser: Spring Warms as Markets Cool ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/first-quarter-2026-key-takeaways-where-to-go-from-here</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ GreenRock Advisory founder Prem Patel shares his take on how markets performed in the first quarter and what investors should keep in mind for what comes next. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ prem@greenrockadvisory.com (Prem Patel, MBA, IAR) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Prem Patel, MBA, IAR ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UUTGizWvieMW2VCGhhFUBD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Entrepreneur's Exit: How to Sell (or Pass on) Your Business Without Losing the Family ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't wait until health or burnout forces you to make succession decisions under pressure, especially if you don't plan to pass your business to a family member. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lsprung@mitlinfinancial.com (Lawrence Sprung, CFP®, CEPA®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lawrence Sprung, CFP®, CEPA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AR9pBpzd6qBXvd7XUim3yC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Stocks Rise, Oil Falls Amid Peace Talk: Stock Market Today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Market participants will pay close attention when President Donald Trump talks to the American people about the war in the Middle East tonight. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:06:47 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Stocks]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Dittman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4XTewHxxpFJ6LpckJCGaBH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Average Gen X 401(k) Balance Kind of Bites ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/the-average-gen-x-401-k-balance</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Gen X, the first generation to rely on 401(k)s to build and grow a nest egg, is nearing retirement. There's a hefty shortfall between the "magic number" for retiring and Gen X savings. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:50:50 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:02:02 +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/erDwevsDAdNdxSNjbGMPgP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Does Your College Student Really Have to File Taxes This Year Even With Low Income? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ What matters when it comes to filing taxes isn’t just how much your dependent student earned. It’s the type of income involved and whether it crosses two key IRS thresholds. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:17:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:16:02 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mCka57cmNLqXbDze4fSc5g-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Zombie Mortgages Are Back: Why Old Home Loans Are Resurfacing ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Forgotten second mortgages from the housing crash are reappearing — sometimes with bigger balances and foreclosure risk. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:05:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Mortgages]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paige Cerulli ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y2R3SCWfuatvQUi4i26ibY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Am 55 With a $1.5 Million 401(k). Should I Take a 401(k) Loan to Pay for a Home Improvement Project? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We asked a wealth planner if borrowing from a 401(k) for a home improvement project would throw a retirement plan off course. The answer may surprise you. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ donna.fuscaldo@futurenet.com (Donna Fuscaldo) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Donna Fuscaldo ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V8QLtVFxec8peRUSvvCkNN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 9 Financially Savvy Tips for a Guilt-Free Vacation, From a Wealth Adviser ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Ditch the guilt part of your trip by intentionally budgeting, defining your own dream getaway and ensuring your financial and legal documents are in order. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ware, CFP®, CIMA®, CDFA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yfnAfTVDVZzH2byA3m8ZLS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don't Let Low Tax Rates Lull You Into the Torpedo Zone: If You Have $1M to $3M in Tax-Deferred Savings, You Could Be Looking at Brutal Tax Bills in the Future ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Social Security provisional income threshold can create a "tax torpedo" for disciplined savers, raising your effective marginal tax rate to 40.7% or more. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ Ray@ClaimingExperts.com (Ray R. Harris, MBA, RSSA®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ray R. Harris, MBA, RSSA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yyLDxFeEtXnDHouyvsUPa9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don't Defer Retirement if You're a Landlord, Defer Taxes Instead ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-planning/defer-taxes-if-youre-a-landlord-rather-than-retirement</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A millionaire couple spent 30 years building a real estate empire — and nearly handed a million dollars of it to the IRS before discovering an exit strategy. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ dgoodwin@providentwealthllc.com (Daniel Goodwin) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Goodwin ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MZHAxyuv8atikayPZWzUEo-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Income and Life Expectancy Not Adding Up? An Annuity Could Solve the Equation ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/annuities/how-annuities-can-help-with-longevity-risk</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Increasing longevity means you could outlive the money you've saved for retirement. Social Security may not bridge the gap, but an income annuity could help. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ info@annuityadvantage.com (Ken Nuss) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ken Nuss ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KV9LxJJ7zvhEGHFZVydwvT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Crude Oil Retreat Lifts Dow 1,124 Points: Stock Market Today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Whether the worst is behind us or there's still more to come in the Middle East, the stock market reaffirmed its resilience during the first quarter of 2026. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Dittman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ro2hqB5yC3TSHVNjwV7ZCh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The IRMAA Income Trap Quiz: What Really Counts? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/puzzles/quizzes/the-irmaa-income-trap-quiz-what-really-counts</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ From municipal bonds to Roth conversions — take our quiz to find out if you know which income streams push you into higher Medicare brackets. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Donna LeValley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KdnDhuH9XxU8sF33snzwVm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why Turning 60 is a Good Time to Start a New Career (It’s Not Just About the Money) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Why going back to work after 60 is as much mental as it is practical, and often exactly what you need most. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Happy Retirement]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ upnorthwriter@icloud.com (Kathryn Pomroy) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kathryn Pomroy ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kkDsHPemQtDLMehAUXgLKW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Your North Carolina Income Tax Cut Is Coming — But There’s a Catch ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/north-carolina-income-tax-cut-coming</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ North Carolina paychecks might get a boost as personal income tax rates drop toward 2.99%. But a growing debate has lawmakers at a crossroads. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ytfHhf3GVdqRmAD5tADE4W-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ With record amounts expected to be returned to taxpayers this year, having a plan for the money in advance is key. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:43:41 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Beth Braverman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/njvNGZMc24LhbMMMmEkNh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ We Are 63 With $5.7 Million. My Wife Wants to Buy Long-Term Care Insurance, but I Want to Self-Insure. Who Is Right? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Even with our solid nest egg, it's not clear if we should self-insure or buy long-term care insurance. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:05:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:19:02 +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/7ifRzrkSPy5Uwbwz8dRXJV-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ There's no let-up in demand for oil and gas, so what happens if the war in Iran continues to constrain supplies? Consumers and investors should take note. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jay R. Young ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pwdmQz7sYGMFS5SoWm6tcG-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Women who gain financial autonomy in later life may be pressured to make quick decisions. Instead, take the time to grow a fruitful new relationship with money. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When Paying for Financial Advice, Think Like Warren Buffett: Price Is What You Pay. Value Is What You Get ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ What you pay for financial advice is secondary to the true value you receive, which is why the structure of your financial professional's compensation matters. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ david@AdvisorSmart.com (David Bromelkamp) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Bromelkamp ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tpr2BUYCM7ujmzR8gWqFgn-1280-80.jpg">
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