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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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Wedding Etiquette: 3 Ways to Request Cash
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June 2, 2011

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Financial News Roundup: Obtaining Adequate Healthcare Coverage, Planning For Retirement
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June 1, 2011

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May 31, 2011

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May 28, 2011

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May 27, 2011

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Herding Cats: Regulating Online Tracking
There was a time, when the World Wide Web was young, that many en... Read More

May 26, 2011