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	<title>MICHAEL GORDON&#039;S BLOG &#187; Finance</title>
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		<title>How to Rebuild Your Wealth Post-Recession</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2010/07/how-to-rebuild-your-wealth-post-recession/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:21:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now that many experts agree the recession is winding down (or at least showing signs of doing so), smart consumers are reassessing their portfolios. 
Read The Full Article Here:
How to Rebuild Your Wealth Post-Recession 
http://www.mint.com/blog/how-to/rebuilding-wealth-post-recession-07152010/
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		<title>How Financial Reform Will Affect Consumers</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2010/07/how-financial-reform-will-affect-consumers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:52:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You might think financial reform is all about Wall Street, but consumers on Main Street will see some changes, too. 
Read The Full Article Here:
How Financial Reform Will Affect Consumers
http://financialhighway.com/how-u-s-financial-reform-will-affect-consumers/
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		<title>What Will Wall Street Reform Mean for You</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2010/07/what-will-wall-street-reform-mean-for-you/</link>
		<comments>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2010/07/what-will-wall-street-reform-mean-for-you/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:24:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[trend]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Three Republican Senators joined 57 Democrats Thursday to get the necessary votes to pass the financial reform bill, soon to be known as the Dodd-Frank Act (in honor of its two originating supporters). It is now headed to President Obama for his signature.
Read The Full Article Here:
What Will Wall Street Reform Mean for You
http://www.mint.com/blog/trends/wall-street-reform-07162010/
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		<title>How Much Does It Cost To Retire?</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2010/06/how-much-does-it-cost-to-retire-infographic/</link>
		<comments>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2010/06/how-much-does-it-cost-to-retire-infographic/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:18:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Retirement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[retirement-plans]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Many who once thought they were secure are now forced to delay their retirement plans by several years. What’s even more troubling is that 41% of women and 32% of men now believe they will have to work after retirement just to make ends meet.]]></description>
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		<title>The Gen Y Guide to Personal Finance</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2010/06/the-gen-y-guide-to-personal-finance/</link>
		<comments>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2010/06/the-gen-y-guide-to-personal-finance/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:48:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Finance]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you’re like most young people, chances are retirement and investing aren’t exactly your top priorities. However, you might do well to pay attention to what older people wish they did when they were young. ]]></description>
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		<title>6 Ways To Protect Yourself from Credit Card Fraud</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2010/05/6-ways-to-protect-yourself-from-credit-card-fraud/</link>
		<comments>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2010/05/6-ways-to-protect-yourself-from-credit-card-fraud/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 12:30:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Finance]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[credit]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/?p=6501</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ It pays to know what the most prevalent types of credit card fraud are, how victims are tricked, and how you can protect yourself.
Read The Full Article Here:
6 Ways To Protect Yourself from Credit Card Fraud 
http://www.billshrink.com/blog/8457/the-most-prevalent-types-of-credit-card-fraud-how-to-protect-yourself/
]]></description>
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		<title>The Credit Card Companies Catch-22</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2010/05/the-credit-card-companies-catch-22/</link>
		<comments>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2010/05/the-credit-card-companies-catch-22/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 03:13:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Finance]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[companies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[credit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[credit card]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/?p=6466</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ You might have to pay if you don&#8217;t use your card, but you could hurt your credit score if you close the account.
Read The Full Article Here:
The Credit Card Companies Catch-22
http://www.kiplinger.com/columns/ask/archive/close-a-creditcard-account-to-avoid-fees.html
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		<title>How Canceling Credit Cards Affects Your Credit Score</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2010/05/how-canceling-credit-cards-affects-your-credit-score/</link>
		<comments>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2010/05/how-canceling-credit-cards-affects-your-credit-score/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 20:26:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Finance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Adam Baker canceled all his credit cards 15 months ago. He learned a lot about his credit score.
Read The Full Article Here:
How Canceling Credit Cards Affects Your Credit Score
http://lifehacker.com/5480005/learn-how-canceling-credit-cards-affects-your-credit-score?skyline=true&#038;s=i
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		<title>Common Tax Return Mistakes To Avoid This Year</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2010/04/12-common-tax-return-mistakes-to-avoid-this-year/</link>
		<comments>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2010/04/12-common-tax-return-mistakes-to-avoid-this-year/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:52:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recent Posts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[year]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/?p=6425</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Tax time is annoying and pressure-filled enough when your return is 100% accurate. Make a few mistakes, however, and April can quickly devolve into a nightmarish ordeal.
Read The Full Article Here:
12 Common Tax Return Mistakes To Avoid This Year
http://www.billshrink.com/blog/7987/12-common-tax-return-mistakes-to-avoid-this-year/
]]></description>
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		<title>Can You Increase Your Credit Score to 850?</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2010/04/can-you-increase-your-credit-score-to-850/</link>
		<comments>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2010/04/can-you-increase-your-credit-score-to-850/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:30:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Finance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Recent Posts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[About]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Simple]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ In general, the rules to join the credit elite are simple: make timely payments, keep your credit utilization up to about 25 to 35 percent of your available credit, and minimize credit inquiries.
Read The Full Article Here:
Can You Increase Your Credit Score to 850?
http://www.mint.com/blog/goals/increase-your-credit-score/
]]></description>
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