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		<title><![CDATA[Dan Gilbert pledges $1 billion for RenCen revamp, nonprofit to own complex]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[DETROIT — Mortgage mogul Dan Gilbert has pledged $1 billion to
establish a new nonprofit that will redevelop, own and operate the
Renaissance Center and surrounding 35-acre east riverfront district,
officials said Oct. 19.

The contribution ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/home/s-4325930</link>
		
 
    <pubDate>Oct/19/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Donating to charity? Your generosity could pay off at tax time this year]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[For years, people have faithfully dropped money into church
collection plates, supported their favorite charities or helped fund
local nonprofits — only to discover their donations didn’t save them
a dime in federal income taxes.

Now, a new ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/home/s-4325805</link>
		
 
    <pubDate>Oct/19/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[US homebuilder sentiment drops to 14-year low on weak sales]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Confidence among U.S. homebuilders this month slumped to a 14-year
low as mortgage rates above 7%, labor shortages and elevated supply
costs batter the housing market.

The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo gauge of
housing market ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/home/s-4325776</link>
		
 
    <pubDate>Oct/19/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Quick Tip: Audit Recurring Charitable Giving]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Automated monthly charitable donations are wonderful for philanthropic goals, but orphaned recurring charges can sometimes slip past your ongoing budget awareness. Review your annual giving statements to ensure your automated contributions match ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/personalfinance/s-4318836</link>
		
 
    <pubDate>Oct/19/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Thermostat Compromise: Saving Money Without Freezing Your Family]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Let’s be honest: nothing brings a peaceful household to a screeching halt quite like a quiet war over the thermostat settings.

One person is sweating in a sweater while the other is walking around in a parka indoors, and everyone is staring ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/personalfinance/s-4318835</link>
		
 
    <pubDate>Oct/19/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Quick Tip: Check Wholesale Gas Club Prices]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Fuel expenses represent a major line item in most household operating budgets throughout the year. Membership warehouse clubs often operate fuel stations offering discounted gas prices well below standard municipal averages. Factoring wholesale ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/personalfinance/s-4318834</link>
		
 
    <pubDate>Oct/18/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Freezer Inventory Trick: Stop Buying Food Twice]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever dug into the icy depths of your freezer only to unearth a mysterious, frost-bitten package from six months ago and thought, 'What on earth is this?'

If your freezer is anything like most, it operates as a black hole where good ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/personalfinance/s-4318833</link>
		
 
    <pubDate>Oct/18/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Quick Tip: Check Coupon Aggregator Browser Extensions]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Before finalizing any online checkout, install and utilize reputable browser extensions that automatically search for and apply active discount codes and coupon strings. These tools scan the web in seconds to test promotional keys, ensuring you ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/personalfinance/s-4318832</link>
		
 
    <pubDate>Oct/17/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Build a Small Emergency Fund One Week at a Time]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[An emergency fund can feel out of reach when money is tight, but you do not need to save thousands of dollars immediately to make progress. Even a small cash cushion can help cover an unexpected prescription, car repair, school expense, or utility...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/personalfinance/s-4318831</link>
		
 
    <pubDate>Oct/17/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[CoreWeave stock wipeout exposes divide between AI fear and greed]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[CoreWeave Inc. has become caught in a tug of war between investors
who see rising bond yields as a potential rally killer for the AI trade
and those who think demand for computing power will make those concerns
seem passe before long.

The cloud-...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/home/s-4324091</link>
		
 
    <pubDate>Oct/16/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Malibu's million-dollar mansions, burned by fire, face a new threat from El Niño]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Duke’s Malibu has endured one disaster after another. The famed
restaurant perched over the Pacific narrowly survived last year’s
Palisades Fire, though smoke left it badly damaged. Five weeks later, a
mudslide forced it to close for 13 months...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/home/s-4323853</link>
		
 
    <pubDate>Oct/16/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Quick Tip: Shop Thrift Stores for Ceramic Plant Pots]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Garden centers charge high markdowns for decorative ceramic and terracotta plant pots. Thrift stores and garage sales are goldmines for sturdy planters that you can clean and reuse for indoor houseplants.<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/personalfinance/s-4318830</link>
		
 
    <pubDate>Oct/16/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[How to Get Better Deals Without Chasing Every Sale]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sales can save money, but only when they help you buy items you already need. Retailers are skilled at making discounts feel urgent, which is why a “40 percent off” message can lead to spending more than planned. A better strategy is to decide...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/personalfinance/s-4318829</link>
		
 
    <pubDate>Oct/16/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Detroit's Renaissance Center embroiled in dispute over what constitutes affordable housing]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[DETROIT — Developers of the proposed $2.2 billion Renaissance
Center project are resisting calls for deeper affordable housing
commitments, as Detroit residents press for lower rents and millions of
dollars in housing assistance in exchange for ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/home/s-4323205</link>
		
 
    <pubDate>Oct/15/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[NYC's iconic Plaza Hotel to close down for 4-year facade renovation]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[New York City’s iconic Plaza
Hotel is closing for a four-year renovation of its historic
facade.

The closure, which is set to begin in Jan. 2027, will accommodate
repairs to the hotel’s landmarked exterior, ensuring guest safety and
adhering
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		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/home/s-4323161</link>
		
 
    <pubDate>Oct/15/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Inside a California shopping center's struggle to reinvent mall food]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES — Westfield Topanga is one of Southern California's
most popular malls, but it has grappled with what to do with the empty
space left when it lost its Sears.

Joining a national wave of malls trying to become fancy food
destinations,...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/home/s-4323069</link>
		
 
    <pubDate>Oct/15/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Real estate Q&A: What should we check before we buy a house near the water?]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: We found a beautiful home a few blocks from the water and are
ready to make an offer. Friends keep warning us about flood zones and
insurance, and one even mentioned something called an elevation
certificate. We don’t want to talk ourselves ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/home/s-4323063</link>
		
 
    <pubDate>Oct/15/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Quick Tip: Utilize Free State Park Admission Days]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many state and national parks host designated fee-free entrance days throughout the year. Checking park calendars lets you enjoy hiking, fishing, and nature trails without paying vehicle admission fees.<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/personalfinance/s-4318828</link>
		
 
    <pubDate>Oct/15/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Make a Fun Money Budget That You Will Actually Use]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[A budget that eliminates every coffee, movie, meal out, and small treat may look good on paper, but it is difficult to maintain in real life. That is why a fun-money category can be one of the smartest parts of a spending plan. It gives you ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/personalfinance/s-4318827</link>
		
 
    <pubDate>Oct/15/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[US mortgage rates reach 7.5%; home-buying slump hits sixth week]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[U.S. mortgage rates continue to rise, pushing down home purchasing
activity for a sixth straight week.

The contract rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage ticked up 1 basis point
to 7.50% in the week ended Oct. 9, still the highest level since
November...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/home/s-4322412</link>
		
 
    <pubDate>Oct/14/2026</pubDate>
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