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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 Oppose Certain Budget Cuts, Fewer Boomers Leave Money to Kids
Today’s top news headlines feature the results of a new pol... Read More

April 21, 2011

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S&P Downgrades U.S. Debt… Will Repo Men Come for Air Force One?
By now, nearly every American should know that a “credit report... Read More

April 20, 2011

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Financial News Roundup: Eligible Americans Denied Mortgage, Companies Increase Hiring Abroad
Today’s top news headlines show how much money laid-off workers... Read More

April 20, 2011

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Financial News Roundup: Fewer Americans Owe Taxes, Michigan Creates ‘Financial Emergency Swat Teams’
Today’s top news headlines feature advice to consumers who are ... Read More

April 19, 2011

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Financial News Roundup: Fed Dismisses Inflation Fears, Rich Indulge In Luxury Items
Today’s top news headlines feature new advice for parents plann... Read More

April 18, 2011

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Financial News Roundup: Foreclosure Filings Decline, Lawmakers Introduce Privacy Bill
Today’s top news headlines feature advice on saving money as a ... Read More

April 15, 2011