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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

| September 12, 2023

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How Can I Deal with Financial Troubles?
No one wants to deal with financial troubles. Unfortunately, even... Read More

April 4, 2019

Finding the Best Payment Apps
Mobile payments are steadily increasing as consumers find a wide... Read More

April 3, 2019

Earn More—Close Your Current Savings Account and Open a Savings Account Online
Closing your current savings account and opening a new savings ac... Read More

March 25, 2019

8 of the Best Banking Apps
Technology makes life easier. And convenience is everything. That... Read More

March 21, 2019

Should I Have an Online Savings Account or Go to a Branch?
There are two main choices for banking today—online or at a bra... Read More

March 20, 2019

What Is Compound Interest and How Does It Work?
When investing, you should take advantage of compound interest. B... Read More

February 28, 2019