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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

| September 12, 2023

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How to Make 2020 the Year You Become Financially Secure
Let’s think back to the end of 2019. With a new year approachin... Read More

July 8, 2020

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How Free Online Resources Can Help You Better Understand Financial Issues
Even though schools, colleges and universities are closed through... Read More

June 22, 2020

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10 Ways Divorce can Affect your Credit
Divorce is tough—and even more so when children or assets are i... Read More

June 3, 2020

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10 Ways to Stay on Top of Your Business Finances
Understanding the state of your finances is a crucial aspect of r... Read More

May 29, 2020

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I Can’t Pay My Rent This Month, What Are My Options?
Update: Due to growing financial difficulties brought on by COVID... Read More

May 14, 2020

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Retirement During COVID-19: How to Protect Retirement During a Financial Crisis
Retirement planning and preparedness were things that most Americ... Read More

May 12, 2020