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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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The 5 Things You Must Know to Understand the Fiscal Cliff
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November 8, 2012

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October 29, 2012

Credit.com in the News 10/26/12
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October 28, 2012

5 Ways to Stop Robocalls Now
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October 24, 2012

5 Simple Ways to Cut Your Monthly Expenses
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October 23, 2012

The High-Tech Evolution of Prepaid Cards
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October 22, 2012