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<title>US News | Personal Finance</title>
<link>http://www.usnews.com/blogs/alpha-consumer/index.html</link>
<language>en-us</language>
<copyright>Copyright &amp;#x2117; U.S. News &amp; World Report, L.P. All rights reserved.</copyright>
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<itunes:author>US News &amp; World Report</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary>Kimberly Palmer, senior editor for U.S. News &amp; World Report, writes about how to stay on top in the consumer world by saving money, avoiding scams, managing debt, and otherwise staying sane. She tries to incorporate these techniques into her own life, but often finds herself splurging on lattes, 19th-century novels, and kitchen-related gadgetry. Share with her your own money issues by sending questions to alphaconsumer@usnews.com.</itunes:summary>
<description>Kimberly Palmer, senior editor for U.S. News &amp; World Report, writes about how to stay on top in the consumer world by saving money, avoiding scams, managing debt, and otherwise staying sane. She tries to incorporate these techniques into her own life, but often finds herself splurging on lattes, 19th-century novels, and kitchen-related gadgetry. Share with her your own money issues by sending questions to alphaconsumer@usnews.com.</description>

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<itunes:name>U.S. News and World Report</itunes:name>
<itunes:email>loliva@usnews.com</itunes:email>
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  <title>Coming Soon: $500 for Every Newborn?</title>
  <link>http://wtop.com/emedia/166184.mp3</link><itunes:summary>Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News &amp; World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.</itunes:summary>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>Credit Card Conveniences Come at a Price</title>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>Renter's Insurance</title>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sept 2009 14:09:00 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>Maternity Leave Struggles</title>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sept 2009 14:09:00 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>Nest Egg for Natural Disasters</title>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 09 Sept 2009 15:09:00 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>New Credit Card Rewards</title>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sept 2009 15:09:00 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>8 Ways to Find Affordable Child Care</title>
  <link>http://www.wtop.com/emedia/162103.mp3</link><itunes:summary>Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News &amp; World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.</itunes:summary>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2009 13:08:00 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>6 Money Talks to Have Before You Marry</title>
  <link>http://www.wtop.com/emedia/159535.mp3</link><itunes:summary>Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News &amp; World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.</itunes:summary>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <pubDate>Sat, 25 July 2009 17:07:00 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>Why You Should Outsource Domestic Chores Now</title>
  <link>http://www.wtop.com/emedia/158372.mp3</link><itunes:summary>Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News &amp; World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.</itunes:summary>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <pubDate>Sat, 11 July 2009 16:07:00 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>How to Prepare for the End of Social Security</title>
  <link>http://www.wtop.com/emedia/156584.mp3</link><itunes:summary>Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News &amp; World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.</itunes:summary>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:06:00 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>Is Your Bank a Bailout Bank?</title>
  <link>http://www.wtopnews.com/emedia/155468.mp3</link><itunes:summary>Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News &amp; World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.</itunes:summary>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <pubDate>Sat, 6 Jun 2009 14:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>How The New Credit Card Legislation Will Affect You</title>
  <link>http://www.wtopnews.com/emedia/153783.mp3</link><itunes:summary>Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News &amp; World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.</itunes:summary>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 14:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>How to Donate to Charity for Free</title>
  <link>http://www.wtopnews.com/emedia/152968.mp3</link><itunes:summary>Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News &amp; World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.</itunes:summary>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 14:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>What to Consider Before Filing for Bankruptcy</title>
  <link>http://www.wtopnews.com/emedia/151492.mp3</link><itunes:summary>Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News &amp; World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.</itunes:summary>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>The New Rules of Credit Cards</title>
  <link>http://www.wtopnews.com/emedia/150750.mp3</link><itunes:summary>Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News &amp; World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.</itunes:summary>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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<item><title>Why Customer Service Is So Bad</title><description>Author Emily Yellin explains why companies waste our time.</description><link>http://downloads.feedroom.com/podcasts/t_assets/20090413/rsu_4595_3TZH.mp3</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:12:33 EST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">a1c679cc11ae1d59977af19a92caa145906ed679</guid></item>

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  <title>7 Killer Insurance Mistakes</title>
  <link>http://www.wtopnews.com/emedia/149397.mp3</link><itunes:summary>Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News &amp; World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.</itunes:summary>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 4 Apr 2009 14:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>How To Make Money From Blogging</title><category>Money</category><itunes:author>U.S. News &amp; World Report</itunes:author><itunes:duration/><itunes:summary>A successful blogger explains how to earch $10,000 a month.</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>personal finance</itunes:keywords><description>A successful blogger explains how to earch $10,000 a month.</description><link>http://usnews.feedroom.com/?fr_story=e6d2eb3affb364d350230729014a89b1f2ba118a&amp;rf=podcast</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:47:47 EST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">e6d2eb3affb364d350230729014a89b1f2ba118a</guid><enclosure url="http://downloads.feedroom.com/podcasts/t_assets/20090330/rsu_4096_3SKS.mp3?site=usnews&amp;cid=e06c9ac47a69254439c5618176c1c91026f927c5&amp;sid=e6d2eb3affb364d350230729014a89b1f2ba118a&amp;pid=b92cbf0a5596a5a78f0580464142fa442c217509" length="11855251" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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  <title>5 Scams You Might Be Falling For</title>
  <link>http://www.wtopnews.com/emedia/148698.mp3</link><itunes:summary>Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News &amp; World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.</itunes:summary>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <pubDate>Sat, 7 Mar 2009 15:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>Why All-Inclusive Vacations Pay Off</title>
  <link>http://www.wtopnews.com/emedia/146960.mp3</link><itunes:summary>Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News &amp; World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.</itunes:summary>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 7 Mar 2009 15:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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<item><title>How to Become a Scavenger</title><category/><itunes:author>U.S. News &amp; World Report</itunes:author><itunes:duration/><itunes:subtitle>Authors share their tricks.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>U.S. News - March 4</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>personal finance</itunes:keywords><description>U.S. News - March 4</description><link>http://usnews.feedroom.com/?fr_story=a7a817d44c76893f32fe313eb7dbd3ebb9eda664&amp;rf=podcast</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:48:43 EST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">a7a817d44c76893f32fe313eb7dbd3ebb9eda664</guid><enclosure url="http://downloads.feedroom.com/podcasts/t_assets/20090302/rsu_3356_3PPP.mp3?site=usnews&amp;cid=e06c9ac47a69254439c5618176c1c91026f927c5&amp;sid=a7a817d44c76893f32fe313eb7dbd3ebb9eda664&amp;pid=b66ff26acd41fa855931b4905a76dc4bd60455fb" length="12039088" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>

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  <title>5 Ways To Be Happy In A Recession</title>
  <link>http://www.wtopnews.com/emedia/145029.mp3</link><itunes:summary>Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News &amp; World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.</itunes:summary>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2009 15:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>The Secret Currency of Love</title><category/><itunes:author>U.S. News &amp; World Report</itunes:author><itunes:summary>An interview with author Hilary Black on love and money.</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords/><description>An interview with author Hilary Black on love and money.</description><link>http://usnews.feedroom.com/?fr_story=bb831aa55b5e1114e8dcd6dc3cf3c9676bb362cf&amp;rf=podcast</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:44:35 EST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">bb831aa55b5e1114e8dcd6dc3cf3c9676bb362cf</guid><enclosure url="http://downloads.feedroom.com/podcasts/t_assets/20090213/rsu_3059_3FE4.mp3?site=usnews&amp;cid=e06c9ac47a69254439c5618176c1c91026f927c5&amp;sid=bb831aa55b5e1114e8dcd6dc3cf3c9676bb362cf&amp;pid=82e26c28646d6c3533e91498745aa9408613e34d" length="14703085" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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  <title>7 Ways to Make Extra Money</title>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <pubDate>Sat, 7 Jan 2009 15:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>In a Recession, It Pays to Give More</title>
  <link>http://www.wtopnews.com/emedia/143748.mp3</link><itunes:summary>Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News &amp; World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.</itunes:summary>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Bringing 'Frugal' Back</title><category/><itunes:author>U.S. News &amp; World Report</itunes:author><itunes:duration/><itunes:summary>David Blankenhorn is popularizing an old concept.</itunes:summary><description>David Blankenhorn is popularizing an old concept.</description><link>http://downloads.feedroom.com/podcasts/t_assets/20090127/rsu_2584_3AO0.mp3</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:29:58 EST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">bd0ec20b00c086123ae10abc4d11a125a2925175</guid><enclosure url="http://downloads.feedroom.com/podcasts/t_assets/20090127/rsu_2584_3AO0.mp3?site=usnews&amp;cid=e06c9ac47a69254439c5618176c1c91026f927c5&amp;sid=bd0ec20b00c086123ae10abc4d11a125a2925175&amp;pid=edc4efa1f1b45944e03adf60f5ccb9d77a9386e6" length="11763100" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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  <title>Ways Obama Can Improve Financial Literacy</title>
  <link>http://www.wtopnews.com/emedia/142654.mp3</link><itunes:summary>Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News &amp; World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.</itunes:summary>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>6 Reasons Why the Dismal Retail Season Was Good for Us</title>
  <link>http://www.wtopnews.com/emedia/142031.mp3</link><itunes:summary>Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News &amp; World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.</itunes:summary>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Why We're 'Going Broke'</title><category/><itunes:author>U.S. News &amp; World Report</itunes:author><itunes:duration/><itunes:summary>Stuart Vyse blames says our culture is to blame.</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>Kim Palmer Podcast Alpha Consumer going broke</itunes:keywords><description>Stuart Vyse blames says our culture is to blame.</description><link>http://usnews.feedroom.com/?fr_story=38d3b47cac2a79da8499dd1d92466343364622ec&amp;rf=podcast</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:43:40 EST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">38d3b47cac2a79da8499dd1d92466343364622ec</guid><enclosure url="http://downloads.feedroom.com/podcasts/t_assets/20090107/rsu_2268_385D.mp3?site=usnews&amp;cid=4a929d505beb40d739b2be4eaa8a753f076da508&amp;sid=38d3b47cac2a79da8499dd1d92466343364622ec&amp;pid=67366fcc875c598ecd32a8b082edacfe15ac4710" length="18280230" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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  <title>Make New Year's Resolutions Stick</title>
  <link>http://www.wtopnews.com/emedia/141526.mp3</link><itunes:summary>Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News &amp; World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.</itunes:summary>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:06:00 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>7 Ways to Save During a Recession</title>
  <link>http://www.wtopnews.com/emedia/140548.mp3</link><itunes:summary>Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News &amp; World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.</itunes:summary>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:06:00 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>2009 Recession Survival Guide</title>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <pubDate>Sat, 6 Dec 2008 15:06:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Where Do Clothes Come From?</title><category/><itunes:author>U.S. News &amp; World Report</itunes:author><itunes:duration/><itunes:summary>This author traced the origins of his outfits and reached some surprising conclusions.</itunes:summary><description>This author traced the origins of his outfits and reached some surprising conclusions.</description><link>http://usnews.feedroom.com/?fr_story=6d1452541f3f01c83c805cd5b9f38cb0a37417d8&amp;rf=podcast</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:27:27 EST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6d1452541f3f01c83c805cd5b9f38cb0a37417d8</guid><enclosure url="http://downloads.feedroom.com/podcasts/t_assets/20081202/120308_Palmer_Podcast_33KX.mp3?site=usnews&amp;cid=4a929d505beb40d739b2be4eaa8a753f076da508&amp;sid=6d1452541f3f01c83c805cd5b9f38cb0a37417d8&amp;pid=7302acf48c37a9a44940c6462cceb7259b991166" length="12992031" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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  <title>Tips for When Relatives Ask for Loans</title>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:06:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Surviving on a Teacher's Salary</title><category/><itunes:author>U.S. News &amp; World Report</itunes:author><itunes:duration/><itunes:summary>How to live a good life on a shoestring budget.</itunes:summary><description>How to live a good life on a shoestring budget.</description><link>http://usnews.feedroom.com/?fr_story=5614b5c2761c72a0a9f4264c51fb9749a6347c11&amp;rf=podcast</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:19:32 EST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">5614b5c2761c72a0a9f4264c51fb9749a6347c11</guid><enclosure url="http://downloads.feedroom.com/podcasts/t_assets/20081119/111708_Palmer_podcast_1_31I1.mp3?site=usnews&amp;cid=4a929d505beb40d739b2be4eaa8a753f076da508&amp;sid=5614b5c2761c72a0a9f4264c51fb9749a6347c11&amp;pid=cc8bed33c84d3b29f8227b86f79489faf82fed92" length="14546018" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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  <title>Wealthy Brace for Obama Taxes</title>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:06:00 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>7 Ways to Battle Shopping Addiction</title>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <pubDate>Sat, 8 Nov 2008 15:06:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Avoiding 'Made In China'</title><itunes:author>U.S. News &amp; World Report</itunes:author><itunes:duration/><itunes:summary>Sara Bongiorni explores family life without globalization.</itunes:summary><description>Sara Bongiorni explores family life without globalization.</description><link>http://usnews.feedroom.com/?fr_story=3c69c07dde1e571ffe39e09f14af7015ded713c6&amp;rf=podcast</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:01:56 EST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3c69c07dde1e571ffe39e09f14af7015ded713c6</guid><enclosure url="http://downloads.feedroom.com/podcasts/t_assets/20081104/Made_in_china_1_2ZAH.mp3?site=usnews&amp;cid=e06c9ac47a69254439c5618176c1c91026f927c5&amp;sid=3c69c07dde1e571ffe39e09f14af7015ded713c6&amp;pid=4a3d88ee094a0769f4a1b6b5f7715f8c95fa5ee3" length="12720128" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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<item>
  <title>The Benefits of Credit Unions</title>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 15:06:00 EST</pubDate>
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<item><title>Saving on Airline Tickets</title><itunes:author>U.S. News &amp; World Report</itunes:author><itunes:duration/><itunes:summary>A former airline executive explains how to fly on the cheap.</itunes:summary><description>A former airline executive explains how to fly on the cheap.</description><link>http://usnews.feedroom.com/?fr_story=20e3513e1db52eaf101f33e9ab0b4f418e4ed1e2&amp;rf=podcast</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:26:18 EST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">20e3513e1db52eaf101f33e9ab0b4f418e4ed1e2</guid><enclosure url="http://downloads.feedroom.com/podcasts/t_assets/20081021/102208_Palmer_Podcast_1-2_2X6V.mp3?site=usnews&amp;cid=e06c9ac47a69254439c5618176c1c91026f927c5&amp;sid=20e3513e1db52eaf101f33e9ab0b4f418e4ed1e2&amp;pid=8bfccbfd9b191b1ae4e40b38d38c7a67206f5d30" length="13544738" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>

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  <title>Uncle Sam's New Financial Plan</title>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:06:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Black Women &amp; Money</title><itunes:author>U.S. News &amp; World Report</itunes:author><itunes:duration/><itunes:summary>Developing a financial plan</itunes:summary><description>Developing a financial plan</description><link>http://usnews.feedroom.com/?fr_story=4c2d1cac0886c39286823c156c6c7afcf06769b4&amp;rf=podcast</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:14:31 EST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">4c2d1cac0886c39286823c156c6c7afcf06769b4</guid><enclosure url="http://downloads.feedroom.com/podcasts/t_assets/20081007/100708_Palmer_Podcast2_2VD2.mp3?site=usnews&amp;cid=4a929d505beb40d739b2be4eaa8a753f076da508&amp;sid=4c2d1cac0886c39286823c156c6c7afcf06769b4&amp;pid=b0b6396925fd734a9390ccf06ed1da868b380314" length="10424130" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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  <title>Using Online Retirement Calculators</title>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <pubDate>Sat, 4 Oct 2008 13:06:00 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>Are Money Market Funds Safe?</title>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:06:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Credit Card Deals</title><itunes:author>U.S. News &amp; World Report</itunes:author><itunes:duration/><itunes:summary>Take advantage of small banks' lower fees and current rock-bottom interest rates.</itunes:summary><description>Take advantage of small banks' lower fees and current rock-bottom interest rates.</description><link>http://usnews.feedroom.com/?fr_story=4791f7b3e9bcdadc3bbc727e12d2e69cfedd1b87&amp;rf=podcast</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:27:20 EST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">4791f7b3e9bcdadc3bbc727e12d2e69cfedd1b87</guid><enclosure url="http://downloads.feedroom.com/podcasts/t_assets/20081007/092308_Palmer_Podcast2_2VDK.mp3?site=usnews&amp;cid=4a929d505beb40d739b2be4eaa8a753f076da508&amp;sid=4791f7b3e9bcdadc3bbc727e12d2e69cfedd1b87&amp;pid=7bd0246fc10e89b1aaebfba340757e88ba6c1d62" length="17848304" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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  <title>Retirement and College Savings</title>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <pubDate>Sat, 6 Sep 2008 13:06:00 EST</pubDate>
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<item><title>Simplifying Your Finances</title><itunes:author>U.S. News &amp; World Report</itunes:author><itunes:duration/><itunes:summary>Author Liz Pulliam Weston explains how to do it</itunes:summary><description>Author Liz Pulliam Weston explains how to do it</description><link>http://usnews.feedroom.com/?fr_story=3425b3b6b79d592164c48f93385d3806e7445c6d&amp;rf=podcast</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:21:11 EST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3425b3b6b79d592164c48f93385d3806e7445c6d</guid><enclosure url="http://downloads.feedroom.com/podcasts/t_assets/20081007/082708_Palmer_Ppodcast2_2VEL.mp3?site=usnews&amp;cid=4a929d505beb40d739b2be4eaa8a753f076da508&amp;sid=3425b3b6b79d592164c48f93385d3806e7445c6d&amp;pid=02a248334e1987d9c640475d840e0b3d9af83b22" length="15361822" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>

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  <title>Making Money from Blogging</title>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:06:00 EST</pubDate>
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<item><title>The Simple Life</title><itunes:author>U.S. News &amp; World Report</itunes:author><itunes:duration/><itunes:summary>Author Tim Kasser explains why materialism can make people miserable.</itunes:summary><description>Author Tim Kasser explains why materialism can make people miserable.</description><link>http://usnews.feedroom.com/?fr_story=f2fb2c42a72d1227b3de0fa8f6078f8a68b8cb70&amp;rf=podcast</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:21:53 EST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f2fb2c42a72d1227b3de0fa8f6078f8a68b8cb70</guid><enclosure url="http://downloads.feedroom.com/podcasts/t_assets/20081007/081308_Palmer_Podcast2_2VEN.mp3?site=usnews&amp;cid=4a929d505beb40d739b2be4eaa8a753f076da508&amp;sid=f2fb2c42a72d1227b3de0fa8f6078f8a68b8cb70&amp;pid=4e752d0157dad6658b0adc6a846a60518dd05394" length="17301396" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>

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  <title>End of Credit Card Consumerism</title>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <pubDate>Sat, 9 Aug 2008 13:06:00 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>How to Get Student Loans Forgiven</title>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <pubDate>Sat, 2 Aug 2008 13:06:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Painless Budgeting</title><itunes:author>U.S. News &amp; World Report</itunes:author><itunes:duration/><itunes:summary>A chief family officer explains how she cuts her  bills.</itunes:summary><description>A chief family officer explains how she cuts her  bills.</description><link>http://usnews.feedroom.com/?fr_story=6855e5c9712b70e382f8c08755e65ea2f020d80d&amp;rf=podcast</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:24:55 EST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6855e5c9712b70e382f8c08755e65ea2f020d80d</guid><enclosure url="http://downloads.feedroom.com/podcasts/t_assets/20081007/072908_Palmer_Podcast2_2VEO.mp3?site=usnews&amp;cid=4a929d505beb40d739b2be4eaa8a753f076da508&amp;sid=6855e5c9712b70e382f8c08755e65ea2f020d80d&amp;pid=80d2ac1b254a8e1ba039093e7dc409f9ae758d4e" length="13553293" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>

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  <title>5 Ways to Save at Weddings</title>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:06:00 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>Weighing the Benefits of Debt Settlement</title>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:06:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Why Americans are Buried in Debt</title><itunes:author>U.S. News &amp; World Report</itunes:author><itunes:duration/><itunes:summary>A new book argues that policies, not people, are to blame.</itunes:summary><description>A new book argues that policies, not people, are to blame.</description><link>http://usnews.feedroom.com/?fr_story=f766816c163aeec21d5339cf8bb7878ab465e664&amp;rf=podcast</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:47:26 EST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f766816c163aeec21d5339cf8bb7878ab465e664</guid><enclosure url="http://downloads.feedroom.com/podcasts/t_assets/20080714/071408_Palmer_Podcast_2KJW.mp3?site=usnews&amp;cid=4a929d505beb40d739b2be4eaa8a753f076da508&amp;sid=f766816c163aeec21d5339cf8bb7878ab465e664&amp;pid=10139057e979e0de93a86bace7824e8be15e0a31&amp;scdt=2008-07-15T13:05:21-05:00" length="13213514" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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  <title>8 Smart Ways to Afford a Baby</title>
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 <enclosure url='http://www.wtopnews.com/emedia/124412.mp3' type='audio/mpeg' />  <description>Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News &amp; World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.</description>
   <pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:03:00 EST</pubDate>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit> 
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  <title>Teach Your Kids About Money</title>
  <link>http://www.wtopnews.com/emedia/123824.mp3</link><itunes:summary>Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News &amp; World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.</itunes:summary>
 <enclosure url='http://www.wtopnews.com/emedia/123824.mp3' type='audio/mpeg' />  <description>Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News &amp; World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.</description>
   <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:03:00 EST</pubDate>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit> 
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<title>Profit With Plastic</title>
<itunes:author>U.S. News &amp; World Report</itunes:author><itunes:duration/><itunes:summary>Author explains his secret credit card strategies</itunes:summary><description>Author explains his secret credit card strategies</description><link>http://usnews.feedroom.com/?fr_story=c6f4460e7b62c1506c0c7ea340899f87a6f85c97&amp;rf=podcast</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:46:17 EST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">c6f4460e7b62c1506c0c7ea340899f87a6f85c97</guid><enclosure url="http://downloads.feedroom.com/podcasts/t_assets/20080618/CurtisCardRatings_Podcast_2JNZ.mp3?site=usnews&amp;cid=4a929d505beb40d739b2be4eaa8a753f076da508&amp;sid=c6f4460e7b62c1506c0c7ea340899f87a6f85c97&amp;pid=45c697fec3fb042a296446e39e56e698537ef596&amp;scdt=2008-06-19T11:44:03-05:00" length="6778233" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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  <title>Save Money on Vacation</title>
  <link>http://www.wtopnews.com/emedia/121326.mp3</link><itunes:summary>Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News &amp; World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.</itunes:summary>
 <enclosure url='http://www.wtopnews.com/emedia/121326.mp3' type='audio/mpeg' />  <description>Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News &amp; World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.</description>
   <pubDate>Sat, 7 Jun 2008 15:03:00 EST</pubDate>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit> 
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<title>Better Budgeting</title>
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  <title>Six Ways to Eat Better for Less</title>
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<title>Saving for the Future</title>
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  <title>The Financial Risks of Online Dating</title>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 14:03:00 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>Talking to Your Kids About Money</title>
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  <title>Rebooting Your Career At Mid-Life</title>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:03:00 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>Car Decisions: Should You Lease or Buy?</title>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2008 14:20:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Executive Etiquette</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:01:47 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Exclusive Interview: Ralph Nader</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:10:53 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>Boycotting eBay?</title>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 23 Feb 2008 14:20:00 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>Protecting Your Social Security Number</title>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 17 Feb 2008 14:20:00 EST</pubDate>
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  <title>All the Things You Wish You Could Say About Your Bills</title>
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