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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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Even Doonesbury Wants Warren Senate Run
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August 8, 2011

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Financial News Roundup: AA Rating May Impact Consumers, States Slash Jobless Benefits
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August 8, 2011

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Financial News Roundup: Food Stamps Climb, War Veterans Face Unemployment
Today’s top news headlines feature reasons homeownership is... Read More

August 5, 2011

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Of Debt Ceiling Debates, Non-Denial Denials and Non-Default Defaults
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August 4, 2011

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August 4, 2011

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Financial News Roundup: Graduates’ Outlook Realistic, Moody’s Confirms U.S. AAA Rating
Today’s top news headlines feature the details of President... Read More

August 3, 2011