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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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7 Signs You’re Living Beyond Your Means
By Stephanie Taylor Christensen Whether you consider yourself to ... Read More

February 5, 2013

The Problems with Unemployment Prepaid Cards

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The Problems With Unemployment Benefits on Prepaid Cards
Many states now choose to issue unemployment benefits to resident... Read More

February 3, 2013

The Money Worries Facing Americans in 2013

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The Money Worries Facing Americans in 2013
The good thing about New Year’s resolutions is that by Febr... Read More

February 1, 2013

The Holiday Expenses That We're Still Paying

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The Holiday Expenses That We’re Still Paying For
The holidays are a distant memory by now, with new toys already n... Read More

January 28, 2013

New Year's Resolutions Dwindle by February

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New Year’s Resolutions Dwindle by February
Many Americans make one or more pledges come New Year’s Day... Read More

January 26, 2013

Who's Behind the Latest Bank Giveaway?

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Who’s Behind the Latest Bank Giveaway?
Last week offered a very good snapshot of the state of things in ... Read More

January 24, 2013