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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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Unexpected Ways to Save Money by Negotiating

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5 Times Being a Good Negotiator Can Really Pay
Everyone loves a deal, but sometimes it takes a little extra effo... Read More

June 30, 2015

What Was the First Social Security Number?

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4 Important Things You Need to Know About Social Security
Retirement sounds exciting, but it can actually be a difficult la... Read More

June 29, 2015

money in the mattress

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My Husband Wants to Hide Money in the Mattress. Is He Wrong?
Q. I’m trying to get my husband to take more risk with investm... Read More

June 29, 2015

buying health insurance

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10 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Health Insurance
Health insurance costs continue to rise, according to recent ne... Read More

June 28, 2015

How Much Rent Can I Afford?

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How Much Rent Can I Afford?
When with one of my friends recently, I walked past a building co... Read More

June 28, 2015

budget isn't working

Personal Finance
5 Reasons Your Budget Isn’t Working
Having a plan for your money should help you manage your funds be... Read More

June 26, 2015