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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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August 19, 2011

Citibank Collection Agents Implicated In Debtor’s Death
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August 18, 2011

Financial News Roundup: Relaxed Shoppers Spend More, Economic Downturn Affects Birth Rates
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August 18, 2011

Save Money and Have Fun Roasting Your Own Coffee
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August 17, 2011

Financial News Roundup: Unemployment Impacts Mental Health, Consumers Avoid Borrowing
Today's top news headlines feature reasons many individuals ... Read More

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