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		<title><![CDATA[There's No Recession for (Most) Insurance CEOs]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://industry.bnet.com/financial-services/10001604/there%e2%80%99s-no-recession-for-most-insurance-ceos/]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Life has changed for a lot of people this year. While the government gamely predicts that the recession is over, the other corner of its mouth is saying unemployment will top 10 percent.    But here's some good news: insurance CEOs are still making money. A study by...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:45:30 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[International Stock Investing]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=924021]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Investing internationally has grown rapidly in recent years. The bias for investing only within the national borders is diminishing, as an increasing number of individual and institutional investors boost their international exposure to pursue their investment goals. Behind the trend toward international investing are the realizations that the global market...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Investing In Foreign Bonds]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=924023]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In recent years U.S. investors have displayed their interest in opportunities beyond the shores by investing increasingly in foreign securities. Are you ready to venture into foreign lands for fixed-income investments? Before you decide, take a few moments to learn about them and then consult your professional financial planner. Like...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Investing In Mortgage-Backed Securities]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=924025]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Mortgage-Backed Securities MBS are fixed-income securities backed by pools of mortgage loans. Their potential for higher yields reflects unique characteristics of mortgage-backed securities and may make them an attractive investment for many fixed-income investors seeking higher income and portfolio diversification. A large percentage of mortgage-backed securities are backed by pools...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Capturing The Potential Of Your Employee Stock Options]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=924027]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The economic boom of the 1990s certainly benefited businesses of all shapes and sizes. But with that success came a price: Businesses needed to beef up compensation and benefit packages to attract and retain the best employees. As a result, employee stock options - once the providence of only the...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Manage Your Bond's Call Risk]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=924029]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[When purchasing bonds, you may be most concerned with a bond's yield. What you should also consider is your bond's potential yield to the "First call." Many investors purchase bonds, confident that the bonds can be held until maturity the date when the bond must be turned in and they...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Investing In Zero Coupon Bonds]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=924031]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[For those investors who do not like to tinker with their portfolios on a regular basis but who do like the assurance of getting a certain, predictable amount on a fixed future date, zero coupon bonds may be ideal. Zero coupon bonds (or "Zeros") are fixed-income securities that are sold...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Investing In Stocks]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=924033]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Once the province of the rich, stock ownership nowadays is widespread, with over half of American households invested in stocks through pension plans, retirement funds or direct ownership. But just what is the stock market and what is involved in investing in stocks? Stock represents ownership of a company. If...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Understanding Bonds And Their Risks]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=924035]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Bond is an "IOU" for money loaned by an investor to the bond's issuer. In return for the use of that money, the issuer agrees to pay interest to the investor at a stated rate known as the "Coupon rate." At the end of an agreed-upon time period when the...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[High-Yield Bonds: Weighing The Risks]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=924037]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Although some call them "Junk" bonds, high-yield bonds have been popular on Wall Street, and billions of dollars' worth are traded annually. As the label "High-yield" suggests, the competitive yields of these issues have helped attract assets. With yields significantly higher than elsewhere in the bond market, many investors have...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Are Inflation-Indexed Bonds Right For You?]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=924039]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Government bonds are a mainstay of many savers and long-term investors because they carry the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. The problem is, they can pay low returns relative to other investments, and risk being outpaced by inflation. Hence, investors who use bonds to save for retirement...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Earn Tax-Free Income With Municipal Bonds]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=924041]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Nobody likes to pay taxes. That's why investors naturally are interested in earning tax-free income. Municipal bond issues are a very popular way to earn tax-free income and, if income is reinvested, achieve tax-free compounding of returns. Municipal bonds (also known as "Munis") are fixed-income investments that can provide higher...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Tax Changes: What They Mean To You]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=924043]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Federal tax legislation enacted in recent years has affected virtually all Americans, with major changes in income tax rates, taxes on dividends and long-term capital gains, estate taxes, retirement savings rules, and education incentives. Some tax changes have already taken effect while others will phase in throughout the decade. Dividend...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Tax Increase Prevention And Reconciliation Act And What It Means To You]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=924045]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Qualified dividends generally include those distributed by domestic or qualifying foreign corporations to owners of individual stocks or stock mutual funds. But not all types of dividend income are subject to the lower tax rates. Dividends distributed by Real Estate Investment Trusts REITs and certain tax-exempt organizations may be taxed...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Saving For A Sunny Day]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=924047]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Most of us know we need to save for our future goals. Buying a home, providing an education for our children, investing for a secure retirement, or just "Saving for a rainy day" are the most common savings goals. But what about next year's vacation, remodeling or refurbishing the house,...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Put Savings (And Yourself) First With A Budget]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=924049]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Where does that money go? America, it seems, is in the midst of a savings crisis. Personal savings rates have dropped in recent years and remain low by historical standards as many people continue to spend beyond their means. If you're among those Americans who can't seem to save, it...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Your Social Security Statement Explained]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=924051]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Many people may not realize that Social Security benefits will likely provide only a portion of the income needed each year in retirement. The rest must come from other sources, such as company pension plans, personal savings, and perhaps part-time earnings. Your individual Social Security Statement of estimated benefits could...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Social Security And You: What Does The Future Hold?]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=924053]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[On average, Social Security benefits currently represent approximately 39% of the typical retiree's income, according to the Social Security Administration. For future generations of retirees, Social Security may represent a much smaller percentage of retirement income. Does all of this mean you will have no Social Security to draw on...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Redefining Retirement In The 21st Century]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=924055]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[There is widespread concern about at least one traditional source of income for retirees - Social Security. Under current conditions, Social Security funds could fall short of needs by 2041, according to the Social Security Administration. But the reality is that Social Security was intended only to supplement other sources...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[How Much Do You Need To Retire?]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=924057]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Picturing yourself as a retiree may be hard if not impossible. But if you could envision those future years, you'd probably see a life full of activity and decades of health, happiness, and prosperity. No rocking chairs and lap shawls need apply. The reality, however, is probably somewhere in between....]]></description>
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