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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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Going to Jail? There’s an ATM for That.
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June 7, 2011

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Financial News Roundup: Job Recovery Is Steady, Vermont Enacts Single-Payer Health Insurance
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June 7, 2011

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Financial News Roundup: State, Local Layoffs Expected, Unemployment Inhibits Foreclosure Assistance
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June 6, 2011

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June 5, 2011

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Financial News Roundup: Americans Turn Away From Stocks, Consumer Confidence Plummets
Today’s top news headlines feature reasons investors are be... Read More

June 2, 2011

Personal Finance
$8 Trillion in the Bank; Americans’ Savings Reach All-Time High
Americans had $8 trillion in savings during the first quarter of ... Read More

June 2, 2011