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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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career strategies

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5 Ways to Get Ahead at Work
Whether you are looking to get a promotion or make the jump to an... Read More

February 2, 2014

overdraft fees

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5 Ways Banks Make Your Account Go in the Red
Overdraft fees continue to be big business for banks, and that’... Read More

February 1, 2014

usury

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Could Your High Interest Rate Be Illegal?
When you apply for a car loan, a credit card or a mortgage you kn... Read More

January 31, 2014

How to Make Yourself a Better Saver

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How to Trick Yourself Into Being a Better Saver
Money and time have a very funny relationship, and by funny, I me... Read More

January 31, 2014

renters insurance

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Do You Need Renters Insurance?
Most homebuyers have insurance. When they make a big investment i... Read More

January 29, 2014

bad debt advice

Personal Finance
7 Bad Pieces of Get-Out-of-Debt Advice
Asking for advice is one of those things that can either be helpf... Read More

January 27, 2014