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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: IRS Targets High-Income Earners, Some Discourage Saving Tax Refund
Today’s top news headlines feature data showing African America... Read More

April 5, 2011

What Happens When Consumer Banks Merge?
Wachovia customers are still seeing storefront changes at their l... Read More

April 4, 2011

Financial News Roundup: 529 Plans Cause Concerns, More Extended Families Live Together
Today’s top news headlines shed light on new concerns relating ... Read More

April 4, 2011

Congress, Stop Squabbling and Let Credit Unions Make More Small Business Loans
A credit union saved Suzanne Hermann’s business, literally. It ... Read More

April 1, 2011

Financial News Roundup: Hiring Outlook Increases, Banks Provide Free Security Software
Today’s top news headlines feature new security measures financ... Read More

April 1, 2011

IRS Targets Millionaires for More Audits
Audits on those who fell into the nation’s top tax bracket ... Read More

March 31, 2011