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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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The 6 Reasons Your Budget Is Failing
If you are not using a written budget (paper, spreadsheet or even... Read More

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8 Soul-Crushing Situations When a Pile of Cash Comes in Handy
When is having a pile of cash on hand not a good thing? Pretty mu... Read More

February 25, 2016

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If you’re an hourly worker, February could potentially give you... Read More

February 23, 2016

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Why You Shouldn’t Treat Your Retirement Fund Like a Piggy Bank
One of the questions my clients most frequently ask is “is ther... Read More

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