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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: Community College Savings, New Housing Rules Hinder Growth
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Financial News Roundup: Budget Disagreement Disrupts Pay, Citi Unveils Check Policy
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April 8, 2011

Obama Declares April National Financial Literacy Month
Because many consumers, regardless of the demographics into which... Read More

April 7, 2011

Financial News Roundup: Inability to Pay Taxes, Renters Face Housing Crisis
Today’s top news headlines feature advice for taxpayers who are... Read More

April 7, 2011

Credit.com’s Big Roundup of Tax-Time Tips
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April 6, 2011

Financial News Roundup: Boomers Fear Retirement, Senate Repeals Tax Provision
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April 6, 2011