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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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Credit or Debit? 5 Financial Horror Stories
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February 4, 2012

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Just Received a 1099-C? Don’t Freak Out!
Over the past week we’ve been flooded with panicked questio... Read More

February 2, 2012

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A Sketchy Way to Manage Your Money
Would you take financial advice from a cocktail napkin sketch? We... Read More

February 1, 2012

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BofA Tests Credit Card-Tied Social Couponing
A new social couponing plan is being launched by the nation’... Read More

January 27, 2012

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Interchange Fee Limit Could Come at Federal Level
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January 24, 2012