Debt Reduction Goals for 2011

by admin on February 1, 2011

In a recent survey conducted by Money magazine, 33% of the participants stated that they feel they will achieve their goal of paying off debt in 2008. Many of them thought that they would have better than even odds of accomplishing all of their financial goals for 2011 for that matter. In fact, 9 out of 10 people polled feel this way.
Although goals are a good start, a little over half of those polled think that limited financial resources won’t allow them to accomplish their money goals. One thing is for sure however, whether you want pay down debt, build an emergency fund, or save for retirement, be sure that you automate it. It will make reaching your financial goals much easier and increase your odds of success.

What are your debt goals for 2011? Post a comment and let us know, we’d love to hear about it. You are not alone!

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Do You Need an Emergency Fund?

by admin on January 3, 2008

Building up an emergency fund is a very important step towards financial freedom. It should matter to everyone. After we pay off our consumer debts, setting aside money for an emergency fund is essential. Placing that money in the highest yield account is a smart move.
The Best Bank Money Market Accounts:

Institution Rate Minimum

UFB Direct 5.31 $1
One United Bank 5.30 $1000
Zions Bank 5.30 $1000
FNBO Direct 5.05 $1
IGObanking.com 5.17 $1

More tips on establishing an emergency fund

Have you heard of any other high yield accounts? Post a comment and tell us where. We would love to know about them.

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The Best Credit Cards Around

December 31, 2007

Now, we not an advocates of credit card debt, in fact, we hate it. This website is all about killing our debt burdens as we strive for financial freedom. But we should all have one for emergency purposes while we build up our emergency fund and payoff our consumer debt. So why not only stick [...]

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How to Earn Interest from Your Debt

December 30, 2007

I know it seems like a strange concept, but as you pay off your debt and eventually wipe out any credit balance that you have, the payback on your money is equal to the interest you were paying……What? That’s right, think about it this way. You were paying $200 per month towards a debt that [...]

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What’s In A Budget?

December 18, 2007

Suggested Reading:MONEY FOR LIFEPlanting your feet firmly on the ground and deciding to keep a budget seems like such a complicated thing to do. The fact of the matter is, getting an accurate picture of your spending habits is not only critical in overcoming debt, but necessary in order to help keep you on track [...]

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Credit Secrets You should Know……

December 11, 2007

Your credit score which is also known as a FICO score has become an principal evaluation of many Americans and can be widely shared. It is used to determine how much you can borrow, how much you pay for various insurance policies, if you can rent from a house or apartment from landlords, and it [...]

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The “Universal Default” Credit Card debt problem

December 10, 2007

Universal default is a provision that over the last few years has been added to the terms and conditions by credit card companies. Universal default permits creditors to review your credit report on a regularly, and if there are any negative changes to your credit report, then the credit card company can charge you a [...]

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Bush’s Plan to Help Foreclosures…

December 6, 2007

In the most recent Mortgage Bankers Report, it was stated that foreclosures have doubled since this time last year. California and Florida who experienced the most drastic rates of real estate appreciation lead the way in these latest staggering numbers. The report also noted that approximately 5.5% of borrowers are more than 30 days late, [...]

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Foreclosure Help

November 23, 2007

Alternatives to Foreclosure Facing a possible foreclosure is a very traumatic thing to experience for any family. If you are more than 30 days late on your mortgage you will receive a notice of default from your lending institution. At that point it is still not too late to recover. You can expect another three [...]

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Bankruptcy Help

November 10, 2007

The Truth About Bankruptcy If your debt has spiraled out of control and you are faced with bankruptcy, learn your rights and how to cope. The history of bankruptcy laws Since its inception, the bankruptcy code was designed for one purpose. to help relieve Americans from the shackles of endless and unmanageable debts. Before the [...]

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