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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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4 Money Mindsets: Which Is Yours?
About 90% of Americans engage in some sort of personal financial ... Read More

September 25, 2013

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The Poorest Areas in America
In the annual American Community Survey, the U.S. Census Bureau r... Read More

September 24, 2013

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The National Default Rate: Are Borrowers Paying Up?
Timely debt payments, particularly on credit cards and first mort... Read More

September 23, 2013

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The U.S. Cities With the Highest Incomes
The U.S. Census Bureau last week released the 2012 American Commu... Read More

September 22, 2013

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This Week in Credit News: Mortgage Market
The biggest news this week is all about the housing market, as th... Read More

September 20, 2013

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How to Create an Emergency Fund in 30 Days or Less
At the heart of a strong financial plan is an emergency fund. Fir... Read More

September 19, 2013