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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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Coronavirus Stimulus Checks: Who’s Getting One and When?
The coronavirus pandemic is causing sweeping economic concerns ac... Read More

May 1, 2020

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Does the Federal COVID-19 Stimulus Include a Credit Report Moratorium?
COVID-19 has hit economies across the globe hard, and it’s ... Read More

April 24, 2020

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How to Manage Your Money While Unemployed
Update: As of Labor Day weekend, pandemic unemployment benefits h... Read More

April 6, 2020

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How Can I Take Control of My Finances? 6 Easy Steps to Follow
More than half the U.S. population doesn’t have enough mone... Read More

March 11, 2020

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Everything You Need to Know About Writing Bad Checks
Writing a bad check is illegal, and it can have serious repercuss... Read More

January 21, 2020

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21 Flexible Jobs for Stay-at-Home Moms and Dads
As any stay-at-home mom or dad will tell you, watching children i... Read More

October 7, 2019