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How Much Should I Save to Reach My Goal?

What are you saving for: a computer, car, boat, summer home, down payment? Use this calculator to determine what you need to save on a regular basis to have the funds ready when needed.

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Walt Mozdzer, CFP®Napfa_small
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It would be interesting to know if this recession is really going to cause people to methodically save for large ticket items, or eventually go right back to instant gratification and "same as cash" financing through retailers. I know what my instinct says.

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