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How to Set Financial Goals

Personal Finance

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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summer movies

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What 5 Summer Movies Taught Me About Money
Warning: Spoilers below. 1. Guardians of the Galaxy In the future... Read More

August 20, 2014

bank fees

Personal Finance
How to Get Bank Fees Reversed
As you’re examining the latest wave of transactions on your ban... Read More

August 17, 2014

The Dangers of Borrowing Against Your 401K

Personal Finance
The Dangers of Borrowing Against Your 401K
According to a recent TIAA-CREF survey, almost one in three Ameri... Read More

August 15, 2014

renting risk

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Do Renting & Risk Go Hand in Hand?
Consumers exhibit more reckless behavior when deciding to rent so... Read More

August 14, 2014

The Best Time to Start a Small Business

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The Best Time to Start a Small Business
Ah, the excitement of a great business idea. You can see the yell... Read More

August 11, 2014

retirement planning

Personal Finance
What You’re Forgetting About Retirement
Planning for retirement can be tricky and you may feel unprepared... Read More

August 7, 2014