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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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February 14, 2011

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February 14, 2011

Love and Money: When Tightwads Meet Spendthrifts
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February 11, 2011

Financial News Roundup: Millions Lose Unemployment Benefits, Mortgage Rates Surpass 5 Percent
Today’s top news headlines reveal the most recent mortgage ... Read More

February 11, 2011

Financial News Roundup: Underwater Mortgages Rise, Recent Storms Impact Property Insurers
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February 10, 2011

Financial News Roundup: Credit Card Debt Rises, Title Loan Rates Skyrocket
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February 9, 2011