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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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Money-Smart Ways to Make Yourself at Home in a New House

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Money-Smart Ways to Make Yourself at Home in a New House
Buying a home can be exciting, nerve-racking and downright confus... Read More

January 21, 2014

money mistakes

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College Students: Are You Making These 9 Money Mistakes?
When you were packing up to leave for college, how many times did... Read More

January 19, 2014

homeowners insurance

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House Damaged by the Polar Vortex? Your Homeowners Policy May Help
Folks in the Northeast and Midwest are accustomed to serious cold... Read More

January 18, 2014

Will Your Grandchildren Ruin Your Retirement?

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Could Your Grandchildren Ruin Your Retirement?
They were your pride and joy when they were younger, and now your... Read More

January 18, 2014

estate planning

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You Can’t Take It With You: Estate Planning 101
It’s not a particularly pleasant topic. In fact, you may avoid ... Read More

January 17, 2014

cellphone financing

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Can You Get a Loan for a New Cellphone?
Smartphones are expensive: One of the latest iPhone models can se... Read More

January 15, 2014