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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

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How to Pick an IRA That’s Right for You
One of the most common questions I hear from clients is whether t... Read More

May 21, 2013

This Week in Credit News: Credit Know-How
The biggest news this week is all about what consumers don’... Read More

May 17, 2013

Roth IRA vs. 401k: What’s Right for You?
When you are driving down the road to retirement, it’s crit... Read More

May 16, 2013

6 Things to Ask Before Hiring a Financial Advisor
If you are in the market for a financial advisor, it is very impo... Read More

May 14, 2013

3 Ways to Save Big on Mother’s Day Gifts
If you’re on a budget, you can still find ways to show Mom ... Read More

May 6, 2013

CFPB Is Collecting More of Your Data
As part of its large-scale effort to better protect consumers fro... Read More

May 3, 2013