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How to Set Financial Goals

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How to Set Financial Goals in 5 Easy Steps

A recent Forbes article reported that the average American has $65,100 in their savings account, but averages are skewed by outliers. A better representation of how much money Americans have in their savings account is the midpoint value, also known as the median. The median savings amount for American households is only $5,300. Setting financial goals... Read More

| September 12, 2023

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The Quick Guide to Cheap Textbooks

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The Quick Guide to Cheap Textbooks
You’re smart enough to get into college; so don’t pay the stu... Read More

September 2, 2014

carfax

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How to Make Sure Your New Car Isn’t a Clunker
Show me the Carfax. Remember when those commercials first hit the... Read More

August 30, 2014

moving into an empty house

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4 Tips for Furnishing an Empty Home on a Budget
Choosing a new home can be very exciting. There are lots of thing... Read More

August 30, 2014

prenuptial

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Should You Get a Prenup?
Getting married is usually surrounded by romance and excitement, ... Read More

August 29, 2014

time to buy a new car

Personal Finance
3 Signs It’s Time to Buy a New Car
Are you holding onto an older car or truck, hoping to squeeze a ... Read More

August 27, 2014

switching jobs

Personal Finance
How to Handle Retirement Savings When Switching Jobs
Maybe you’ve changed companies or maybe you’ve decided to swi... Read More

August 27, 2014