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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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living with roommates

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The Pros & Cons of Living With a Roommate
[UPDATE: Some offers mentioned below have expired and/or are no l... Read More

December 14, 2013

3 Gift Ideas for New Homeowners

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3 Gift Ideas for New Homeowners
While new homeowners should be prepared to take on unexpected cos... Read More

December 13, 2013

Few Consumers Settle Financial Disputes out of Court

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Consumer Watchdog Targets Arbitration Clauses in Latest Report
About 90% of arbitration clauses in credit card and checking acco... Read More

December 12, 2013

The Holiday Spending Gender Gap: Men Opt for Credit Cards

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The Holiday Spending Gender Gap: Men Opt for Credit Cards
When it comes to holiday spending, it turns out men and women sho... Read More

December 11, 2013

cash gifts

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5 Creative Ways to Give Cash for Christmas
We know … just about everyone loves gift cards. Most people... Read More

December 10, 2013

small paycheck

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8 Ways to Feel Rich on a Small Paycheck
At one point or another most have been there: trying to stretch a... Read More

December 8, 2013