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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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What Should You Do If You Miss a Bill Payment?
Failing to pay a monthly bill on time can have major consequences... Read More

May 25, 2018

Here are some elements of the current Republican health plan that might directly affect your wallet.

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10 Credit Options to Help Manage Health Care Costs
With the rising cost of healthcare and medical procedures, most A... Read More

April 11, 2018

Who's Most Likely to Have Their Wages Garnished?

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Understanding Wage Garnishment and How to Avoid It
If you’ve heard horror stories about wage garnishment, you may ... Read More

April 4, 2018

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15 Ways to Benefit from Rising Interest Rates
You’ve heard the saying, “what goes up, must come down.” Th... Read More

February 14, 2018

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10 TED Talks that Will Help You Set Financial Goals
TED is a non-profit organization that formed in 1984 with the goa... Read More

January 24, 2018

Whether you’re building a top-notch gaming PC or itching for the latest smartphone, there are credit cards that can help tech nerds.

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Sick of Overdraft Fees? There’s an App for That
Remember when banks feared that new consumer protections would ma... Read More

September 1, 2017