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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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How to Get Back on Track With Financial Resolutions
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to be more financially... Read More

August 16, 2013

This Week in Credit News: Student Wealth Stunted
The biggest credit news this week is all about students’ fi... Read More

August 16, 2013

Is Your 401(k) Plan Secure?
Money deducted from your paycheck for retirement typically gets d... Read More

August 14, 2013

9 Common Financial Frustrations & How to Handle Them
There’s nothing worse than trying to stay on top of your financ... Read More

August 13, 2013

5 Signs You’re Saving the Wrong Way
I once went on a date with a friend of a friend. Before appetizer... Read More

August 13, 2013

How to Sell Your Life Insurance Policy
This post originally appeared on Money Talks News. If you have a ... Read More

August 11, 2013