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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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Military Familes: Does the Government Owe You a Bunch of Money?
After a veteran dies, he or she technically no longer has a claim... Read More

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How Not to Blow a Financial Windfall
The Wall Street Journal recently published a story about two peop... Read More

April 13, 2015

How to Adjust Your Budget When Your Income Drops Off
Suppose the first thing your boss says tomorrow is, “Sorry, but... Read More

April 12, 2015

4 Steps to Cut Your Cellphone Bill in Half
We pay a lot for our cellphone obsession. According to the market... Read More

April 11, 2015

3 Ways to Avoid Costly Rental Car Insurance
I’ve been rear-ended in a rental car by a hit-and-run driver. A... Read More

April 10, 2015

5 Ways You’re in Denial About Your Money
Are you in denial? So much in our lives is connected to money. If... Read More

April 10, 2015