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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 Often Do Consumers Use ATMs?
You may agree that there are very few things in this world as ann... Read More

February 7, 2019

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It’s Groundhog Day – Don’t Repeat Past Financial Mistakes
Ground Hog Day is a holiday that’s celebrated in the Unit... Read More

February 1, 2019

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How Much Does America Spend on the Super Bowl?
[DISCLOSURE: Cards from our partners are mentioned below.] Super ... Read More

January 31, 2019

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How Reducing Stress Can Save You—and Your Employer—Money
Think about the last time you felt stressed. Odds are, it was jus... Read More

January 28, 2019

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What to do When Debt Collectors Call for Someone Else
It’s happened to everyone. You get a call from a number you... Read More

January 9, 2019

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What Is an Amortization Schedule?
Amortization is an accounting term. At the highest level, it mean... Read More

January 8, 2019