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		<title>Dos and don’ts when buying a home</title>
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		<title>M&#038;A activity surges in 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:17:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Selling products “Made in America”</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:05:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>When canceled debt is considered taxable income</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:03:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>How to deal with credit card processing fees</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Hold on to tax records in the event the IRS audits you</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Molly Richardson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:26:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>3 questions to ask before you buy long-term disability insurance</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Molly Richardson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:40:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>The top federal income tax rate has historically been higher &#8211; much higher</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Molly Richardson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:59:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Know your litigation support pros</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:17:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Federal tax duties when you employ household help</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Molly Richardson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:39:37 +0000</pubDate>
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