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		<title>The Best Options For Paying For a Funeral</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:44:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Orecchio, CFA, CFP®</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After recently attending a funeral of a close family friend, I started thinking about end of life planning.  Clearly there are steps we should take to lessen, even a little, the hardship facing loved ones at the time of one’s death. ]]></description>
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		<title>The 7 Ways You Can Build Wealth in 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 04:17:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fern Alix LaRocca CFP® EA</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you want to really succeed with your financial resolutions in 2012, then you need to follow these 7 steps to get on the right track to building your personal wealth. ]]></description>
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		<title>The 5 Documents You Need To Protect Yourself and Your Family</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:35:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Grant, CFP®</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We often don't think about worst-case scenarios such as our spouse passing away until it actually happens.  However, being prepared for worst-case life scenarios can protect you and your loved ones.  Here are 5 documents every spouse should have.]]></description>
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		<title>The 3 Financial Resolutions You Should Make This Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:07:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kimberly J. Howard, CFP®, CRPC®, ADPA®</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's that time of year again where we all make your New Years resolutions.  Most Americans tend to include at least 1 financial resolution.  Save more, earn more, etc., No matter what your resolutions may be, these 3 financial resolutions are a must for everybody.]]></description>
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		<title>Two Ways to Support Your College Grads Without Letting Them Back into the House</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:03:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracy Sherwood, CFP®</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, we find that as adult children are approaching their thirties they are still relying on their parents for financial support. Over the past few years, the current economic slump coupled with high unemployment is not only continuing to delay our college grads from getting a head start in the job market, but also forcing some young families to reach out to their parents once again for financial support.]]></description>
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		<title>The Best Tax Moves to Make Before Years End</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:59:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Blankenship, CFP®, EA</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the end of 2011 comes to a close, there are several things you can do to lower your tax bill due in April.  ]]></description>
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		<title>6 Ways To Attack Your Finances and Win</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2011 09:53:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lea Ann Knight, CFP®</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to their finances, many investors play defensively and play it safe, but sometimes to come out ahead you need to take a more aggressive approach and attack your goals.  Here are 6 strategies that help you attack safely and accomplish your financial goals.]]></description>
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		<title>Here is the Good News About What You Can Do With Your Money in 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:51:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Orecchio, CFA, CFP®</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The end of another year is upon us.  With so much volatility over the last six months and still much uncertainty surrounding issues of debt, taxes and political leadership, it’s easy to become cynical and focus on what’s not working in your financial plan or investment portfolio.  But with Thanksgiving having just passed and the holiday season only beginning, it’s a good time to highlight some positive aspects as we conclude the year and look ahead to 2012.]]></description>
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		<title>How To Find Your Fulfilling Retirement Pre-Retirement</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2011 03:20:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>FiGuide</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s now more likely than ever that we’ll be working past retirement age, so we took a look at the personal experience of one of our advisors, Carol Friedhoff, and the lessons she learned about how to find a fulfilling career. ]]></description>
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		<title>Finding a Fulfilling Pre-Retirement Career</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 02:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carol Friedhoff, CFP®</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever hoped you could escape the rat race and find a more meaningful career that aligns with your passions before you retire?  Knowing how to plan your next career and align it with your personal and professional goals will be key. ]]></description>
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