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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

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April 28, 2014

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April 26, 2014

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As part of your financial plan, it’s important to think about w... Read More

April 25, 2014

I Sold My Dream Home So I Could Retire Debt-Free
Call it a revelation, a crisis, a turning point — or all th... Read More

April 23, 2014

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