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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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Financial News Roundup: Oversight Agency Encourages Transparency, Broker Commissions in Danger
Today’s top news headlines feature a call from the newly cr... Read More

February 1, 2011

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Financial Responsibility: A Reaction or A Reality?
In five short years we’ve gone from no borrower left behind, to... Read More

February 1, 2011

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Report: Since Everyone Caused the Crisis, No One is to Blame
The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission spent a year and a half i... Read More

January 31, 2011

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Financial News Roundup: Record High Credit Card Rates, Local Banks Fail
Today’s top news headlines feature advice on replacing lost... Read More

January 31, 2011

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IRS Introduces Refund Tracking App
Wondering where the heck your tax refund is? Check your phone. Th... Read More

January 26, 2011

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For Tax Loans, 2011 is a Whole New Ballgame
If you like to get cash upfront for your tax return, this could b... Read More

January 18, 2011