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Short terms savings are funds you set aside for use in the near future. The account is meant to be used for things like emergency home repairs or unexpected medical bills. The benefit to having a short term savings is that in a few short years you can accumulate enough money to take care of your present day needs, while still putting money aside for certain long term goals like retirement....

If you started 2018 in debt, chances are you want to end the year without any debt. It might seem impossible, but with a little planning it is not unthinkable that you can end the year out of debt. There are a lot of things you can do now to make sure your year ends on a high note financially, and that will set you up for starting 2019 with more money in the bank for the things you need....

Setting goals is a normal thing to do when the New Year starts. Most people decide to eat healthier and go to the gym more frequently, and some people resolve to spend less money and put more into savings. Other goals include refocusing on work tasks so promotions are not out of reach, or spending more time with family. Whatever the goal, professionals agree the best way to have success with...

We all need access to money, and sometimes this means taking out a loan. Most loans are taken out for large purchases, such as homes and cars, but there are other times when a consumer needs money and does not have it on hand. When that happens, it is common to go to the bank and ask fill out a loan application. The process takes time and can be frustrating, but when done right you can get...

Most children are not lucky enough to have a college savings when it comes time to apply to a school and decide where to spend the next four years while seeking a higher education. This is proven by taking a look at the growing amount of student loan debt in the United States, but this is not the case in every situation. If your kids are fortunate enough to have a college savings account, you...

Now that the holidays are over and the New Year has begun, most of us have taken the time to sit down and come up with some resolutions on how we want our lives to change. Some of the most popular resolutions center around diet, exercise, and money. But in order for a resolution to be effective, the person making it also has to make a commitment to see the resolution through to the end. This...

Student loan debt is one of the largest growing debts in America. Most students come out of college and/or graduate school with insurmountable amounts of debt. Unfortunately it is necessary for most students to rely on student loans to pay tuition and cover other expenses related to their education, but upon graduation it is difficult to find a job that pays enough to repay educational loans....

Bankruptcy is a scary word to a lot of people, and the idea of actually filing a case is even scarier. But bankruptcy is a very real way to get out of debt and to stay out of debt. This is important if you are drowning in credit card bills, have a lot of medical expenses, or have had to rely on signature loans just to get by each month. When you file a bankruptcy case you can eliminate or at...

Mortgage modifications are a tricky thing to get done. There is a fine line you walk between financial hardship and being able to make the payments on a modified loan. This is why the banks typically require proof of hardship as well as proof of stable income. Most people are able to provide the information needed to show a financial hardship, and the need to change the payment terms of their...

Any time you engage in activity designed to help put you in a better financial position, it is always a good idea to have a basic understanding of the benefits available to you. With bankruptcy you will receive the benefits of eliminating or reducing debt, stopping a foreclosure or repossession, and putting and to garnishments and calls from angry creditors. A refinance of your home will let...