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Personal Finance

Planning for Retirement - As a young person, thinking about saving for retirement seems like a world away. However, being able to save enough for retirement means people have to start much earlier than they think. Read More...
Short Term Financing - “Short Term” financing means taking out a loan to make a purchase, usually with the loan term at less than a year. Short-term financing usually has a higher interest rate than long-term loans - and… Read More...
Budgeting - There's a difference between a "Project Budget" and a "Living Budget"! You'll need a different attitude when you're thinking about how to plan your monthly income, expenses, and savings goals compared to just how to… Read More...
Bankruptcy - Bankruptcy is a type of forced debt settlement, and is a legal procedure. When you declare bankruptcy, the courts will gather all your unsecured creditors together, and hear the debts you owe. They will then… Read More...