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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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your commute

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Your Commute Is Bad for Your Wallet & Health
Commuting is a necessary evil for workers across the country. But... Read More

June 8, 2014

how to overhaul your budget

Personal Finance
How to Overhaul Your Budget
Making a budget can seem easy — you basically decide how mu... Read More

June 7, 2014

rent to own

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Are There Better Options Than Rent-to-Own?
“You can take home a brand-new, 42-inch flat-screen today f... Read More

June 7, 2014

wedding gifts

Personal Finance
How Much Do I Have to Spend on Wedding Gifts?
It doesn’t matter if you’re going — if you rece... Read More

June 4, 2014

How to Make Your First Budget

Personal Finance
How to Make Your First Budget
Saving money can open the doors to financial freedom, and creatin... Read More

June 4, 2014

Consumer Prioritize Mortgage Payments Over Credit Cards

Personal Finance
Should You Pay Your Mortgage or Your Credit Card?
In what might be a sign that Americans’ finances are getting ba... Read More

June 3, 2014