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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

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5 Smart Money Moves for a Successful Retirement
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How to Reorganize Your Wallet
Now that the holidays are over, this is the perfect time for Amer... Read More

January 14, 2014

Retirees: Do You Have the Right Bank?
If you are over 50, retired, or hoping to retire soon, now is a g... Read More

January 13, 2014

Making a New Year’s Resolution Stick
A week in, how’s your New Year’s resolution going? Di... Read More

January 7, 2014

How to Trick Yourself Into Saving More
Whatever your reason for saving money — whether you are hop... Read More

January 7, 2014

5 Ways to Save on Last-Minute Vacations
For many of us across the country, the cold weather is settling i... Read More

January 6, 2014