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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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Why Is a Credit Union Better Than a Bank?
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Money Orders vs. Cashier’s Checks: Which Is Better?
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March 27, 2024

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How Do Interest Rates Work and How Are They Calculated?
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