$$Short$-$term, intermediate$-$term, and$$ long$-$term goals are similar in that all represent important financial objectives to be accomplished in the future. They differ in time horizon.

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A short$-$term

An intermediate$-$term

A long$-$term

goal can be accomplished within a$1-$year period.

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A short$-$term

An intermediate$-$term

A long$-$term

goal may take from $1$ year to $10$ years to accomplish.

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A short$-$term

An intermediate$-$term

A long$-$term

goal is one for which it takes more than $10$ years to accumulate the money