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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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What the Heck Is Your New Year’s Money Resolution Going to Be?
As December comes to a close, many of us are thinking about what ... Read More

December 16, 2015

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Thrifty Vs. Cheap: How to Really Tell the Difference
People often use the words thrifty and frugal interchangeably wit... Read More

December 15, 2015

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5 Easy Money Resolutions for the New Year
If you find yourself making the same money mistakes over and over... Read More

December 14, 2015

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Rates Are About to Rise: Here’s What You Need to Know
The Federal Reserve Board is widely expected to raise interest ra... Read More

December 12, 2015

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How to Keep Money From Scrooge-ing You Out of a Happily Ever After
It’s a story of happiness wasted and opportunity lost, one twis... Read More

December 10, 2015

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3 Ways to Create a Budget Without Doing It From Scratch
I’m not going to lie – budgeting isn’t fun. Spending money... Read More

December 9, 2015