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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 Holiday Money Mistakes
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December 2, 2013

A College-Level Course on Personal Finance
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November 30, 2013

A Cellphone Gotcha That Can Wreck Christmas
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November 30, 2013

How to Avoid Panic Buying on Black Friday
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November 27, 2013

4 Ways to Save on Healthcare Costs
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November 26, 2013