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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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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

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3 Easy Ways to Score Some Extra Money for Holiday Shopping
The holidays can be expensive — and this year, Americans may be... Read More

November 20, 2015

holiday spending

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Americans Are Spending $110 More on the Holidays This Year, Survey Says
Americans must feel pretty good about their budgets this year, be... Read More

November 17, 2015

retirement planning

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What to Do If You Want to Retire & Your Spouse Doesn’t
No matter how aligned you and your spouse may seem, there are sur... Read More

November 17, 2015

Personal Finance
The One Word That Can Improve Your Financial Standing
Many motivational speakers demand we say “yes” to lif... Read More

November 16, 2015

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Who Gets the Retirement Accounts in a Divorce?
Going through a divorce or legal separation can be expensive – ... Read More

November 16, 2015