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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

| September 12, 2023

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killing your budget

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10 Small Expenses Killing Your Budget
Another day, another dollar — and for millions of us, another f... Read More

December 6, 2015

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How to Maximize Your Social Security Benefits
Last year, a friend recommended that I replace my brakes because ... Read More

December 3, 2015

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The True Cost of Living in America: Buffalo, N.Y.
Not long ago, Cara was sharing a $3,200 rental payment with roomm... Read More

December 2, 2015

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3 Ways to Say ‘No’ When Your Adult Kid Asks for Money
You’ve heard it a thousand times: Take care of your retirem... Read More

November 23, 2015

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How Much Is Too Much to Pay for Your Wedding?
Blowing all your savings on an extravagant one-day event — sou... Read More

November 23, 2015

gifting money

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Should I Give Money as a Holiday Gift?
Q: For the holidays, I want to give money to my kids. But I donâ... Read More

November 22, 2015