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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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It's a big decision to stay home after having a baby — but doing so isn't an option that is right for every mother.

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5 Signs You’re Not Ready to Be a Stay-at-Home Parent
Sometimes new mothers have a hard time deciding if they want to r... Read More

February 14, 2017

Here's a list of all the important estate planning documents you'll want to compile.

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7 Documents You Need to Fill Out Before You Die
Estate planning is the process of establishing a framework to man... Read More

December 30, 2016

Personal Finance
A Simple Guide to Estate Planning
When you hear the term “estate,” you may think of the propert... Read More

November 30, 2016

Personal Finance
How to Avoid Overdraft Fees
Here’s a scenario: you write a check completely expecting t... Read More

November 22, 2016

Personal Finance
How Long Do Banks Keep My Old Account Information on File?
Recently I pulled my credit report to do a review of my finances.... Read More

October 13, 2016

Personal Finance
When Is an Employer Allowed to Take Money Out of Your Check?
If you’ve ever received a paycheck, you know there are plen... Read More

September 23, 2016