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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 3/9/12
This week the experts from Credit.com contributed to a wide range... Read More

March 9, 2012

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Slew Of Tax Tips To Clean Your 1099-C Mess
It's a big mess, and the IRS isn't exactly handing taxpayers a br... Read More

March 2, 2012

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1099-C Wrong? Taxpayer May Pay With An Audit
Taxpayers who get a 1099-C listing cancellation of debt income ha... Read More

March 1, 2012

Personal Finance
It’s Faint, But Recovery Has A Pulse, Feds Say
The American economy continues to grow at a modest pace, helped b... Read More

February 29, 2012

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Don’t Waste Money On Avoidable Overdraft Fees
Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) launch... Read More

February 29, 2012

Personal Finance
Boku Brings Pay-By-Phone To The Checkout Counter
You will be able to wave your phone over a payment terminal and h... Read More

February 28, 2012