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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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7 Really Bad Financial Habits You May Be (Accidentally) Teaching Your Kids

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7 Really Bad Money Habits You May Be (Accidentally) Teaching Your Kids
Nobody’s perfect. And if you are a parent, you’ve pro... Read More

June 25, 2015

I'm Worried I Won't Get Social Security Benefits. What Can I Do?

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I’m Worried Social Security Will Run Out Before I Retire. What Can I Do?
“Social Security is broken; it’s bankrupt; I’ll nev... Read More

June 23, 2015

Top Tax Credits That Can Save You Money

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5 Tax Credits That Can Save You a Boatload of Cash
Income taxes can feel like a money-suck on your hard earned cash.... Read More

June 22, 2015

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Is a ‘Set It & Forget It’ Strategy Right for Your Retirement?
Planning for retirement can be stressful: How much money will I n... Read More

June 16, 2015

unused college savings

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What Can I Do With Unused College Savings?
Secondary education in America is expensive — there is no doub... Read More

June 15, 2015

The Importance of Financial Grit

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True Financial Grit: How Sheer Tenacity Can Help You Get Rich
You might be under the illusion that financial success is all abo... Read More

June 13, 2015