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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 Keep Your Wedding From Becoming a Financial Nigthmare

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Is Your Wedding Becoming A Money Pit?
Are wedding bells in your near future? If so, congratulations ... Read More

April 16, 2013

What to Do if You Can't Pay Your Tax Bill

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What to Do if You Can’t Pay Your Tax Bill
While tax time isn’t something most of us look forward to, ... Read More

April 13, 2013

What Happens to Your Social Security Benefits When You Die?

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What Happens to Your Social Security Benefits When You Die?
If you rely on your spouse’s Social Security check to pay y... Read More

April 11, 2013

Census: Child Care Costs on the Rise

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Census: Child Care Costs on the Rise
A recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that child care... Read More

April 10, 2013

Unemployment Repercussions

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Study Shows Unemployment Can Impact Family Finances for Years
The Pew Charitable Trusts conducted a study recently that examine... Read More

April 9, 2013

How to Finance Your Start-Up: Debt vs. Cash

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How I Funded My Business With Student Loans
So, you’ve got it nailed down: That business idea that̵... Read More

April 8, 2013