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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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Prepaid Cards: What's The Catch?

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Prepaid Cards: What’s the Catch?
Prepaid debit cards are currently all the rage. These cards are s... Read More

July 8, 2014

going back to work

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Going Back to Work? Time for a New Budget
There are plenty of reasons to get back to work after time off &#... Read More

July 6, 2014

college planning mistakes

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Are You Making These 6 Costly College Planning Mistakes?
It’s a common piece of advice students hear year after year: St... Read More

July 6, 2014

debt-free

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You’re Debt-Free: What’s Next?
There are so many ways to end up in debt — from student lo... Read More

July 5, 2014

wrecking your retirement

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5 Ways You’re Already Wrecking Your Retirement
Living in a villa in rural Italy. Enjoying the beaches of Florida... Read More

July 4, 2014

pay for college

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Think Your Parents Will Pay for College? Think Again
Everyone from researchers and reporters to politicians and educat... Read More

July 3, 2014