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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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4 Ways to Still Win the Holiday Shopping Season
So the holidays are over … now what? You feel like you’ve... Read More

December 29, 2015

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3 Money Tasks to Tackle on Your Winter Break
There’s a good chance you may find yourself with some dow... Read More

December 29, 2015

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4 Financial Resolutions You Can Actually Keep
Vowing to save more money or get out of debt are admirable New Ye... Read More

December 25, 2015

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I’ve Run Out of Cash for Holiday Gifts. What Are My Options?
Holiday shopping can be stressful, especially when you run out of... Read More

December 22, 2015

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Can I Give an Inheritance Meant for Me to My Kids?
Q. When my father died, I received an inherited IRA. I don’t ne... Read More

December 20, 2015

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The 7 Money Questions You Absolutely Need to Ask Yourself Every Year. No Excuses!
The end of a year always serves as a good reminder that it’s in... Read More

December 18, 2015