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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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mobile banking

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Will Mobile Banking Help the Unbanked?
Most people have bank accounts, but 10.5% of the U.S. adult popul... Read More

April 1, 2014

stay-at-home parent

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6 Money Questions New Parents Must Ask Themselves
There’s really nothing scarier than coming home from the hospit... Read More

March 31, 2014

financial trouble

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4 Signs You’re in Real Financial Trouble
Sometimes it’s not so easy to tell how bad things are until you... Read More

March 29, 2014

emergency fund

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When Should I Dip Into My Emergency Fund?
It’s fun to think of the things you can buy with savings â€... Read More

March 28, 2014

divorce finances

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How to Protect Your Finances in a Divorce
Divorce is costly. It can take a lot from you emotionally and, o... Read More

March 28, 2014

money mistakes

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3 Mistakes Young Professionals Make
Entering the real world is exciting. For young professionals this... Read More

March 27, 2014