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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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buying a rental property

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The 411 on Buying a Rental Property
Picture this: cash rolls in like clockwork every month, and you d... Read More

March 22, 2015

switching banks

Personal Finance
5 Simple Steps for Switching Banks
Are rude tellers and outrageous fees among your bank’s claims t... Read More

March 21, 2015

new job

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How to Stand Out at a Career Fair
Job fairs can be intimidating — just as the room is filled wit... Read More

March 20, 2015

earn money

Personal Finance
4 Ways to Earn Money Without Lifting a Finger
While your salary may sound good in negotiations, it can be a dif... Read More

March 18, 2015

5 Lifelines If You Don't Have an Emergency Fund

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5 Lifelines You Can Use If You Don’t Have an Emergency Fund
Everybody’s heard it: You need to save three to six months&... Read More

March 17, 2015

life insurance

Personal Finance
Are You Ever Too Old to Need Life Insurance?
As you get older, it may seem less and less prudent to carry life... Read More

March 17, 2015