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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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When we go through drops in the market, there are always observe... Read More

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Why Everyone Needs a Will (I’m Talking to You, Millennials)
If you think estate planning is for only the elderly or wealthy i... Read More

September 11, 2015

The New Money Mantra: Less Is More
Being a minimalist is all about paring down your lifestyle to wha... Read More

September 4, 2015

6 Reasons Early Retirement Might Be Wrong for You
While it isn’t possible for everyone, some people are able (and... Read More

September 3, 2015

What Exactly Is a Pension?
Pensions and retirement aren’t just for old people to worry abo... Read More

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