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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: Rental Market Booming, Facebook To Offer Deals
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April 28, 2011

Financial News Roundup: Group Organizes Unemployed, Americans Choose Between Necessities
Today’s top news headlines features new data showing the housin... Read More

April 27, 2011

Financial News Roundup: Healthcare Changes Likely, New Jersey Bans Job Discrimination
Today’s top news headlines feature a new study that suggests mi... Read More

April 26, 2011

Having Fun with Your Finances
Call me crazy, but I’d much rather play a couple of rounds ... Read More

April 25, 2011

Financial News Roundup: Few Employers Hire ‘Idle’ Americans, Struggling Cities May Merge
Today’s top news headlines feature a new strategy many cities a... Read More

April 25, 2011

Financial News Roundup: Purchasing Sufficient Insurance Coverage, Fewer Americans Hold Stock
Today’s top news headlines feature new rules voluntarily impose... Read More

April 22, 2011