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How to Set Financial Goals

Personal Finance

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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5 Holiday Shopping Traps to Avoid

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5 Holiday Shopping Pitfalls to Avoid
Most of us are planning to spend a little more on holiday shoppin... Read More

November 18, 2013

bank value

Personal Finance
Does Your Bank Value You? Most Americans Say No
Only 27% of Americans say they feel valued by their banks, but th... Read More

November 17, 2013

co-signed loan

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Can You Get Out From Under a Co-Signed Loan?
I recently answered a question about co-signing a lease (“Shoul... Read More

November 17, 2013

donating to charity

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6 Tips for Donating to Charity the Smart Way
We are fast approaching the winter holidays and that means Salvat... Read More

November 16, 2013

in the news

Personal Finance
Credit.com in the News 11.16.13
Small mistakes can make a mess of your finances. In the last few ... Read More

November 16, 2013

credit news

Personal Finance
This Week in Credit News: Holidays Heat Up
The biggest credit news this week is all about the holidays, as m... Read More

November 15, 2013