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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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Why Two Budgets Are Better Than One
The topic we’re most frequently asked about is our budget. ... Read More

January 8, 2016

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5 Home Upgrades That Can Lower Your Tax Bill
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January 3, 2016

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3 Smart Ways to Use Your Holiday Bonus
More than half of employers (54%) said they planned to give holid... Read More

January 3, 2016

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5 Things to Do on New Year’s Day to Start Your Financial Year Right
For many, New Year’s Day is time to take stock in the year ... Read More

December 31, 2015

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3 Bad Habits That Put Your Budget in Danger
I’ve always said that one of the best ways to maintain financia... Read More

December 30, 2015

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4 Last-Minute Tax Moves You Can Make on Dec. 31
Why hello there, Procrastinator. I know you’re busy wonder... Read More

December 30, 2015