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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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Talk Credit Radio: Money Scams You Won’t Believe
This week on Talk Credit Radio: Friday September 16, 2011 Tune in... Read More

September 16, 2011

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From Kindergarten to College: Financial Literacy For All Ages
More Americans are defaulting on their student loans, according t... Read More

September 15, 2011

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Consumers Be Damned: Senator Shelby, Captain Queeg and the Politics of No
Last week’s Senate Banking Committee hearing on the nominat... Read More

September 15, 2011

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What Could the Greek Default Mean for You?
Here in America, the Greek debt crisis may seem far removed from ... Read More

September 13, 2011

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In Jobs Speech, Obama Warns Republicans on CFPB
The President’s jobs speech made headlines last week for it... Read More

September 12, 2011

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For Ex-Soldiers, Extra Paycheck Could Mean Higher Taxes
Who wouldn’t want an extra paycheck every year? For million... Read More

September 8, 2011