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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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5 Ways to Make Sure You Get Your Security Deposit Back
Moving into a new apartment can be exciting, but it can also be s... Read More

August 16, 2015

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Salary vs. Paycheck: Where’s All My Money Going?
Gross salary? Net salary? FICA? You may notice when you add up a ... Read More

August 14, 2015

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Why It’s Important to Celebrate Even the Smallest Financial Successes
If you are working hard to get your financial health in shape, yo... Read More

August 13, 2015

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How to Talk to Your Family About Social Security Benefits
Planning for retirement may not be the most fun conversation topi... Read More

August 12, 2015

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4 Things You Can’t Ignore on Your Retirement Statement
Planning a successful retirement is important to us all. However,... Read More

August 10, 2015

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I Went to 6 Military Bases & Here Are Our Troops’ Biggest Money Worries
Imagine you’re stressed about your finances. Maybe you feel lik... Read More

August 6, 2015