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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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Fee Fight Escalates, Chase Drops Debit Rewards
The battle over debit card fees got a little hotter this weekend ... Read More

March 21, 2011

Financial News Roundup: One-Fifth of Florida Homes Vacant, 9 Million Jobless Americans Uninsured
Today’s top news headlines reveal the staggering number of Amer... Read More

March 21, 2011

Almost All TARP Funds Have Been Paid Back
More than 99 percent of the federal funds given to help keep bank... Read More

March 18, 2011

Financial News Roundup: Healthcare Law Influences Premiums, Families Struggle with Savings
Today’s top news headlines include reasons the healthcare refor... Read More

March 18, 2011

We Owe Them A Debit of Gratitude
[UPDATE: Some offers mentioned below have expired and/or are no l... Read More

March 17, 2011

Financial News Roundup: Study Reveals Student Default Rates, New ATM Fees Possible
Today’s top news headlines reveal the financial difficulties of... Read More

March 17, 2011