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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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things you should buy new

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3 Things You Should Buy New, Not Used
From thrift shops to eBay, there are many ways to shop secondhand... Read More

March 14, 2014

Do You Really Need a Budget?

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Do You Really Need a Budget?
Personal finance is largely a matter of preference. You don’t n... Read More

March 12, 2014

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How to Budget When You Hate Budgeting
Budgeting doesn’t have to be so mind-numbingly tedious. It&... Read More

March 11, 2014

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3 Health Myths That Cost You Money
At the start of a new year, many of us make resolutions. Often, t... Read More

March 10, 2014

3 Ways to Earmark Money for One-Off Expenses

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How to Budget for One-Time Expenses
Even if you’re an old hand at budgeting, you probably get tripp... Read More

March 10, 2014

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Where to Sell Your Stuff for Top Dollar
Believe it or not, this winter’s snow and cold will eventually ... Read More

March 9, 2014