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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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The Average Checking Account Has 30 Separate Fees
This post originally appeared on Money Talks News. Checking accou... Read More

August 9, 2013

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6 Ways to Lose Weight & Save Money
Each year, many Americans begin their weight-loss journey to achi... Read More

August 9, 2013

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The Plateau Effect: Why You’re Stuck and How to Change
What do you do when you feel like you’ve hit a plateau in your ... Read More

August 9, 2013

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7 Huge Mistakes Back-to-School Shoppers Make
If you have kids in school—K through 12 or college—you don’... Read More

August 8, 2013

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The Worst Industries for Customer Service
Everyone wants to be popular, especially companies. And great cus... Read More

August 8, 2013

Thou Shalt Not Covet

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Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor’s Tesla
How do you respond when your friends ask you to join them for an ... Read More

August 7, 2013