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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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salary comparison

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Should You Tell a Co-Worker What You Make?
One of the more commonly touted tactics to combat wage inequality... Read More

April 15, 2014

income taxes

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How Debt Can Actually Lower Your Taxes
Debt is not necessarily the most terrible thing ever. Sometimes, ... Read More

April 14, 2014

cheap outdoor fun

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5 Frugal Ways to Celebrate Spring
Spring is finally in the air. After a brutal winter for much of t... Read More

April 13, 2014

signs you should keep renting

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4 Signs You Should Keep Renting
One question I heard frequently throughout my 20s was, “Whe... Read More

April 12, 2014

The Secret to Getting Cheaper Insurance

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The Secret to Getting Cheaper Insurance
Have your auto or homeowner insurance rates been creeping up? If ... Read More

April 11, 2014

saving for retirement

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3 Signs You’re Sabotaging Your Retirement
Even if retirement is a long time away, there are steps you can t... Read More

April 11, 2014