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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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5 Things You Need to Consider When Moving
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October 22, 2013

Why Are Ambulance Rides So Expensive?
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October 21, 2013

The 5 Most Expensive Things My Dog Ate
This year, my husband and I decided to adopt a puppy. Our past ex... Read More

October 21, 2013

5 Things to Consider Before Choosing an Online Bank
Bank customers have preferred online banking to in-branch banking... Read More

October 18, 2013

The Biggest Victim of the Debt Ceiling Deal: Your Retirement
The catfights in Congress over the debt ceiling aren’t just... Read More

October 18, 2013