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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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Is Saving the Key to Happiness?
You can’t buy happiness, but you can save for it, according... Read More

November 21, 2013

How a Financial Adviser Plans Her Holiday Spending

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How a Financial Adviser Plans Her Holiday Spending
I am frequently asked for suggestions on saving money over the ho... Read More

November 21, 2013

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5 Signs You’ll Be a Renter for Life
I click through the photos. I download the floor plans. I drag my... Read More

November 21, 2013

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Can Giving Cause More Harm Than Good?
The giving season is fast approaching, and many of us are making ... Read More

November 21, 2013

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5 Financial Tools to Be Thankful For
Innovative products have continually made personal finances more ... Read More

November 20, 2013

3 Bank Account Gotchas

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3 Bank Account Gotchas
It can feel like the ultimate Gotcha. You give a bank your money ... Read More

November 20, 2013