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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

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Parents: How to Start Planning for College
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April 16, 2015

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If you’re not ready to file your taxes by April 15, donR... Read More

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How to Go From ‘C’ Student to Self-Made Millionaire
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