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		<title>Wisconsin&#8217;s assisted living, nursing homes cost more than average</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 03:09:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The cost of living in a nursing home or assisted living facility in Wisconsin is higher than the national average, according to an annual survey.]]></description>
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		<title>Spring cleaning for your financial files</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:45:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some of us save too little. Others, too much. For those whose personal file cabinets overflow with financial documents, tax time can become a time for spring cleaning -- and shredding.]]></description>
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		<title>Avoid the biggest scams of the year</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:47:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The biggest scams of 2009 played off the headlines and took advantage of job seekers. Learn more to avoid becoming a victim.]]></description>
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		<title>Shop smart and stretch your gift dollars</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:21:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get to January stress- and debt-free by shopping smarter this holiday season.]]></description>
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		<title>Only certain &#8216;do not resuscitate&#8217; bracelets recognized here</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:16:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Only two forms of "do not resuscitate" bracelets are recognized by paramedics in Wisconsin. Here's how to make sure your decision, or your loved one's decision, is recognized.]]></description>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t be an easy target for crime</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:45:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now that warmer weather is finally here, be sure to take some simple steps to deter theft.]]></description>
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		<title>State warns of IRS tax scams</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 22:42:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beware of phone calls or e-mails claiming to come from the IRS, warn the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and the Department of Revenue.]]></description>
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		<title>Accessing your FICO score may get easier</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:58:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may soon be able to gain access to your FICO score on a regular basis – for free.]]></description>
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		<title>Applying for Social Security gets easier</title>
		<link>http://www.badgerboomers.com/applying-for-social-securit-274.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:18:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Signing up for Social Security any time soon? If so, you can save time online, the Social Security Administration promises. ]]></description>
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		<title>Get fit without getting ripped off</title>
		<link>http://www.badgerboomers.com/get-fit-without-getting-ripped-off-252.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:33:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wisconsin's Better Business Bureau says complaints about fitness clubs have increased by more than 90 percent in the last five years. ]]></description>
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