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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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6 Things to Know About Insuring Your Pets
Americans spent $58.5 billion on their pets last year, according ... Read More

April 5, 2015

What to Do With Old Savings Bonds
If you have recently located old savings bonds while working on s... Read More

April 3, 2015

4 Ways to Pay Your Taxes
If you’re among the Americans who wait until mid-April to f... Read More

April 3, 2015

8 Things to Consider When Choosing a Checking Account
Most people need a checking account to help manage their finances... Read More

April 2, 2015

Financial Woes Plague the Smartphone Dependent
A fast-growing portion of Americans depend only on smartphones fo... Read More

April 1, 2015

What Kind of Retirement Is Right for You?
While many of us like to dream about retirement, too many of us d... Read More

March 29, 2015