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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 50/30/20 Rule to Budgeting: How to Make It Work for You
We talk quite a bit about budgets. However, just as we are all di... Read More

February 18, 2016

6 Ways to Stop Squandering Your Cash
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February 18, 2016

Tax Hacks: What to Do If You’re Self-Employed
Being your own boss definitely has its advantages — flexibility... Read More

February 14, 2016

5 Ways a Hillary Clinton Presidency Could Affect Your Money
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February 12, 2016

The Balancing Act: Are You Taking Too Much Risk With Your Money?
Portfolio rebalancing is simply the buying and selling investment... Read More

February 1, 2016