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#SavingsPledge: Setting Smart Financial Goals

Saving With Shellie

Today I thought I’d take a minute to go over some ideas to set smart financial goals. If you have ever taken a business class, you’ve learned about setting goals that follow the SMART acronym. So, take your Savings.com Savings Pledge goal and see how your plan measures up against the SMART method?

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You CAN Choose Wealth

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Set your financial goals together and you both will be more likely to stick to them. Weigh each decision against your financial goals. Consider not only the financial aspects, but the life enjoyment aspects as well. Are you financially independent? Get your family on board. I chose wealth, so can you.

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Friday Links – School Update Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I have long days working all day and then going to class at night; Not to mention I have to find time to study and get homework done. Are you struggling to find motivation with your financial goals? Happy Friday everyone. Hope your week went well. My week, just like last week has been a blur. as MMD at My Money Design thinks.

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What We Ate this Week on our Budget 09.29.17

Family Balance Sheet

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably over the summer, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. Friday & Saturday: It’s my 30th high school class reunion weekend and I’m spending both Friday and Saturday nights with a bunch of girlfriends that I haven’t seen in many years.

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Meet Amanda & Daniel. They Paid Off $68,000 in Debt in 8 Months.

Family Balance Sheet

Who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now? When you can agree on a common goal then you both be very excited and motivated to get the debt paid off. Get into a Financial Peace University (FPU) class and attend every lesson. How did you resolve the tension and arguments?

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Shannon & Her Husband Paid off $22,000 in 9 Months

Family Balance Sheet

We were living on one income that placed us just at the top of lower class income level. I finally got inspired that we should at least start working on this huge goal of being debt free when I read Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now?

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10 Best Low-Risk Investments In April 2024

Savings Corner

That may be fine if your goal is to preserve capital and maintain a steady flow of interest income. But if you’re looking for growth, consider investing strategies that match your long-term goals. In contrast, higher-risk investments are better suited for long-term goals.

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