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<description>RETIREMENT SPARK! with Dan Veto helps retirement professionals and their clients stay current on the key issues related to achieving personal fulfillment and security at age 50+.</description>
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<title>Ready 2 Retire-Retirement Spark:  Using Ready 2 Retire</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Paul walks you through the process of using LIMRA's app from beginning to end, demonstrating how easy it is to use.  And as you'll learn,  it's never too early to start planning for your retirement.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>Ready 2 Retire-Retirement Spark:  Ready 2 Retire</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Paul introduces us to the Ready 2 Retire app, with a description of its main functions, some info on how it works, and details on how advisers and clients are using it.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:29:49 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Alzheimer\'s and Retirement-Retirement Spark!  Understanding Alzheimers</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Harry has some more information about Alzheimer's, including health steps you can take to try and prevent it. We will also examine the financial impact of the disease and care options]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:12:40 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Alzheimer\'s and Retirement-Retirement Spark!  The Alzheimer\'s Association</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Harry talks about the mission of the Alzheimer's Association, and offers some statistics about the disease.  Also, the questions you need to ask your retirement planner concerning the disease and control of your finances.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:09:28 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Financial Security and the New Retirement-Retirement Spark!  Taking the Steps</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our final segment, Scott lays out the practical steps individuals should be taking in order to secure a solid financial future.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:05:47 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Financial Security and the New Retirement-Retirement Spark!  Retirement Advice myths.</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Scott dispels the three main myths that people about using a retirement planner, and explains the realties.  We also have advice on how you can select the right type of advisor for your financial needs.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:05:37 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Financial Security and the New Retirement-Retirement Spark!  The Changing Nature of Retirement</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Scott shares what the Center for Secure Retirement has learned about the way people are viewing retirement today, and the factors that are contributing to those views.  And although views are changing, there are things about retirement that boomers would like to retain.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:05:27 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Financial Security and the New Retirement-Retirement Spark! Center for a Secure Retirement</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Scott explains why the CSR has become a powerful source of insight on retirement, talks about its focus on everyday Americans, and how they plan to continue momentum moving forward.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:35:46 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Online Tools for Planning Your Retirement-Retirement Spark! Changing Retirement</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In closing,  Dan and Ron discuss the state of retirement today, and how it will be very different for todayâs generation]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:50:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Online Tools for Planning Your Retirement-Retirement Spark!  The HealthView Tool</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ron explains how his health care cost analyzer works, and how when it is used in conjunction with a seasoned advisor, can help you be better prepared for the cost of healthcare during your retirement.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:50:13 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Online Tools for Planning Your Retirement-Retirement Spark!  Bracing for  Healthcare Costs</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[There is a growing ver health care costs by retirees, and for good reason.  Ron outlines the staggering cost of healthcare, and the large number of items the medicare doesnât cover, like vision and dental.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:42:26 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Planning for Financial Security-Retirement Spark!  Choosing an Advisor</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sean explains why his approach to financial planning has been so successful, and has some advice for choosing the right financial planner for your needs.   There are some red flags to watch out for, and he will tell you what they are.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:45:40 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Planning for Financial Security-Retirement Spark!  After Retirement</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sean describes some of the challenges recent retirees face with their finances, and some of the risks they need to address.  He then describes some of the challenges the industry is facing.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:46:57 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Planning for Financial Security-Retirement Spark!  Getting Started</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sean says when youâre saving for retirement,  itâs better to get started sooner rather than later.    Also â he shares advice on saving for retirement on a tight budget and breaking your bad financial habits.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:46:38 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>How Long Will the Money Last?-Retirement Spark:  Creating an Enduring Retirement Plan</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this show segment, Dan will address one of the critical variables that goes into building a sound retirement plan â and that is the question of how long we expect the plan to endure â basically how long before the money runs out.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:36:22 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>The Changing Nature of Retirement-Retirement Spark:  The Changing View of Retirement</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this segment weâre going to provide an overview of the rather dramatic change that the retirement life stage has been undergoing.  How has it changed?  What lies ahead?  What are the implications for anyone seeking to create a fulfilling and secure retirement?]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:35:45 +0000</pubDate>
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