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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: Americans Distrustful Of Banks, Women Financially Stressed
Today’s top news headlines feature new studies that reveal ... Read More

June 27, 2011

Anti-Regulation Bank Regulator Draws Democrats’ Ire
A month ago, one of the nation’s most powerful bank regulat... Read More

June 25, 2011

Financial News Roundup: Continue Job Hunt During Summer, IRS Raises Gas Mileage Deduction
Today’s top news headlines feature changes the Internal Rev... Read More

June 24, 2011

The Elephants in the Room: The GOP’s War on Consumer Protection
Saturday, June 25th, represents a seminal day for Bank of America... Read More

June 23, 2011

Financial News Roundup: Work Dissatisfaction Increases, Internet Eliminates Privacy
Today’s top news headlines feature a new report that shows ... Read More

June 22, 2011

Financial News Roundup: Advice From Wealthiest Americans, Consumers Sacrifice To Pay For Gas
Today’s top news headlines feature common savings tactics t... Read More

June 20, 2011