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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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Credit.com in the News 8/17/12
This week the experts from Credit.com contributed to a wide range... Read More

August 18, 2012

Is the Credit Crunch Over?
Forecasting experts evaluate many different data elements and tre... Read More

August 17, 2012

CFPB’s Latest Proposal Draws Fire From Consumer Groups
The federal agency tasked with protecting consumers from financia... Read More

August 17, 2012

How to Negotiate Your Medical Bills
Two years ago, Michelle received treatment at a hospital and rack... Read More

August 13, 2012

Microloans: A Solution for Small Business?
In recent months, many banks both large and small have continued ... Read More

August 12, 2012

How a $2 Purchase Has Saved Me $600…and Counting
It’s nothing special, and it’s certainly not high-tec... Read More

August 8, 2012