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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: Low-Paying Positions Grow, Money Secrets Common Among Spouses
Today’s top news headlines feature new data revealing a widenin... Read More

February 25, 2011

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau May See Significant Budget Slashes
The latest proposed spending cuts from Republicans in the House o... Read More

February 24, 2011

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Financial News Roundup: Retirement Contributions Increase, Disproportionate Bank Closings
Today’s top news headlines feature new data that shows an incre... Read More

February 24, 2011

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Financial News Roundup: Consumer Confidence Hits New High, Changes to Long-Term Care Policies
Today’s top news headlines feature proposed changes to long-ter... Read More

February 23, 2011

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Are the Deregulators Trying to Destroy the Economy?
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February 23, 2011

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Financial News Roundup: Consumer Spending Grows, House Rejects For-Profit College Legislation
Today’s top news headlines feature growing signs that consumers... Read More

February 22, 2011