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I Achieved at Least One 2012 Goal

Family Balance Sheet

Back in January of this year, I made a bold list of personal goals. Today, I'm happy to report that this past weekend, I achieved one of those goals. won't get into the status of the other goals, that is not important at this time. Back in 2011, I made a goal to run a half marathon. What 2012 goals have you accomplished?

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2012 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

We talked through some issues and opportunities for our business and our personal, family, and financial goals. We are still working through some numbers and there might be some adjustments in the timelines we have given ourselves, but these are our financial priorities for 2012. Our 2012 Financial Goals. Finish Will.

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2012 Goals: Personal & Family

Family Balance Sheet

Recently, we were discussing that when the two of us write down our joint goals, we nail them every time. So on this looooong drive, we talked through our family goals and our own personal goals. My Personal Goals. Our Family Goals. Household Goals. Have you made some goals and plans for the new year?

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What to Do When You and Your Spouse Have Differing Financial Goals

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We bought a house in 2012; we both have fulfilling careers and we have two little dogs that we consider fur babies. My financial goal is to save up enough to travel extensively (such as an around-the-world trip or maybe volunteering abroad for a longer period of time). My fiancé and I are getting married in less than two months.

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5 Steps to Succeeding Your Goals

Family Balance Sheet

As I planned my goals for 2012, I realized that I made only one goal for myself in 2011. I was racing to beat my personal goal of a 10 minute mile pace. Over the course of 2011, I learned some lessons about myself and how I respond to goals. 5 Steps to Succeeding Your Goals. Set a Specific Goal.

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Being Intentional With My Time, Finances, and Food – My Goals for 2012

Couponing 101

I shared on the Couponing 101 Facebook page recently that my word for 2012 is “intentional” Despite making lots of goals, I tend to struggle with controlling my day-to-day actions to reach my desired goals. I really love making goals. I tend to set a lot of goals, but I rarely meet all my goals.

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

Family Balance Sheet

When a building in our town went into foreclosure in 2012, we considered the opportunity to own. At my age, my parents had 20 years of kid-free living ahead of them to focus on their own career goals and to save for their retirement. However a few years ago, we found ourselves with too much debt and not enough cash.

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