<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Equal Voices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Equal Voices]]></description><link>https://www.equalvoices.co/articles</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:26:54 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.equalvoices.co/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The College Money Talk: 7 Questions Married Couples Need to Answer Before the Campus Tours Start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most couples have never actually said a dollar figure out loud to each other about paying for college. They've said "we'll figure it out," or worse, they haven't even talked about it. 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Whether it’s leaving their high-paying job for a better work-life balance, making a career change, taking a few months off to recharge, caring for family, or furthering their education, they are taking the risk...]]></description><link>https://www.equalvoices.co/post/can-you-afford-a-pay-cut-here-s-how-to-calculate-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7b1900feb46c46053494b6</guid><category><![CDATA[Cash Flow]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:47:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dbd64c_0c433669801b4ca7a482143123f68884~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natalie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Accounts Explained: Everything Parents Need to Know Before July 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five million. That's how many Trump Accounts had already been opened by April 15, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.equalvoices.co/post/trump-accounts-explained-everything-parents-need-to-know-before-july-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7b1ad1a52c70f4b35353e3</guid><category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Raising Kids]]></category><category><![CDATA[Couple Conversations]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:57:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dbd64c_77e981a8b43c4422b67db26e4d045bb9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natalie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax Season Is Over. Now the Real Tax Planning Begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people breathe a sigh of relief when April 15 passes (we sure did!). The returns are filed, the refund is on its way (or the check is in the mail), and taxes get pushed to the back of the mind for another year. But here’s the truth that most people miss: the day after you file is actually the best time to start planning for next year.]]></description><link>https://www.equalvoices.co/post/tax-season-is-over-now-the-real-tax-planning-begins</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7b1c8303ca10d8b3fc2e42</guid><category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:01:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dbd64c_4db1eb22301b4ce4b00278ae6f660a0d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natalie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charitable Giving in 2025: 3 Smart, Tax-Efficient Strategies to Maximize Your Impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[The landscape of charitable giving is evolving, and 2025 offers powerful planning opportunities. Whether your goal is to support local nonprofits, reduce taxes, or build a long-term charitable plan, several strategies work exceptionally well.]]></description><link>https://www.equalvoices.co/post/charitable-giving-in-2025-3-smart-tax-efficient-strategies-to-maximize-your-impact</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9cca64c6495acaaf3027b7</guid><category><![CDATA[Charitable Giving]]></category><category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dbd64c_a074a95aaa26404abc9c83c9c1b924f8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natalie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your 2025 Year-End Financial To-Do List]]></title><description><![CDATA[The landscape of charitable giving is evolving, and 2025 offers powerful planning opportunities. Whether your goal is to support local nonprofits, reduce taxes, or build a long-term charitable plan, several strategies work exceptionally well.]]></description><link>https://www.equalvoices.co/post/your-2025-year-end-financial-to-do-list</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9ccdbdcdf183e0230d1190</guid><category><![CDATA[Year-End]]></category><category><![CDATA[Financial To-Do's]]></category><category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dbd64c_b2dcc38375974b8b8c57207b0c57a334~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 3 Best Ways to Save for Your Child's Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[It sounds like a simple question, but the answer can get complicated quickly. 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