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Savings

Saving is essential, but saving without specific goals in mind usually falls short. A good savings plan starts with determining your goals.

Do you want to buy a home? Do you need to save for your children’s education? Prioritize your savings goals. Every family will have different savings goals, but listed below are the most common:

  • Buying a Home - Because real-estate appreciates and because eventually you will own the home debt free, saving to purchase a home is a very important step. Buying a home is also important in retirement planning especially if you can pay off the home loan before you retire.
  • Retirement - Savings for retirement is also a must. 401(k) plans, pension plans, and purchasing a home are all crucial elements to consider as you plan for retirement.
  • Education - If you have children, you will need to save for their college education. Please don’t neglect this type of savings. In today’s world, a college education is a must.
  • Emergency Reserves - Since we don’t know when an emergency will happen, experts suggest that 6 months of living expenses should be set aside in a savings account for emergencies.
  • Big Purchases - Try to save for big purchases like vacations, furniture, and even cars.

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