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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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Act Fast: A Hotline for Elderly Financial Fraud Victims
If you’re a senior citizen who suspects you’ve been s... Read More

November 6, 2011

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As Bank Transfer Day Approaches, Credit Unions Winning Big
At least 650,000 people joined credit unions in the last month, a... Read More

November 4, 2011

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The Credit Line: Kristen Christian and the Bank Transfer Day Movement
Tune in to this week’s installment of The Credit Line, host... Read More

November 4, 2011

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Two Consumer Watchdogs, Two Very Different Reactions
Two top leaders of the government’s newest consumer protect... Read More

November 3, 2011

Personal Finance
Want to Switch Banks? Here’s How to Do It.
[UPDATE: Some offers mentioned below have expired and/or are no l... Read More

November 1, 2011

Personal Finance
The Credit Line: “Operation Hackerazzi” and ConsumerMan
Tune in to this week’s installment of The Credit Line, host... Read More

October 28, 2011