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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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Interchange Fees: The Billion-Dollar Fight For Control of Your Wallet
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Banks Jack Up ATM Fees, Blame Regulations
Get ready for big fee increases at your nearest ATM. Some of the ... Read More

March 16, 2011

Financial News Roundup: Retirement Confidence Plummets, Jobless Seek Out Internships
Today’s top news headlines feature new figures showing a signif... Read More

March 16, 2011

Financial News Roundup: Michigan Rules Cause Concern, Wealth Scale Increases
Today’s top news headlines feature reasons Michigan residents a... Read More

March 15, 2011

Financial News Roundup: Maintain Life Insurance, Bank Failures Rise
Today’s top news headlines feature a new investigation into mil... Read More

March 14, 2011

1099-A In the Mail? How to Avoid Taxes on Cancelled Debt
If you have lost your home to foreclosure, or sold it for less th... Read More

March 14, 2011