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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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Financial News Roundup: Government Dismisses Double-Dip Fears, New Money-Saving Methods
Today’s top news headlines feature struggles faced by both ... Read More

July 11, 2011

Guess Which Sex is More Stressed About Money
Women are more stressed about money than men, according to survey... Read More

July 10, 2011

Safer Online and Mobile Banking In the Works
If you use online or mobile banking, you may be interested to kno... Read More

July 8, 2011

Financial News Roundup: Smokers May Pay Higher Premiums, Cohabitation Best For College Graduates
Today’s top news headlines feature new rules that may requi... Read More

July 8, 2011

CFPB: New Fraud Protection for Soldiers and their Families
The government’s newest consumer watchdog says it will pay ... Read More

July 8, 2011

Equifax Study: Repo Man Hits Big, And He’s Not Going Away
Banks repossessed $304 billion worth of homes in 2010, and they&#... Read More

July 6, 2011