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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 Retirement Assumptions You Can’t Make Anymore
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An Open Letter to Millennials: Don’t Miss Out on Good Money Advice
Dear Fellow Millennial, I’m sure you’re sick of it, t... Read More

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Do You Have the Right 401K?
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3 Ways Roommates Can Wreck Your Credit
John Rah had two roommates bail on him, leaving him to face evict... Read More

July 10, 2015

4 Phone Calls That Can Save You a Ton of Money
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