Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 24, 2013
Set your financial goals. In order to meet some financial goals, you must take some level of risk. However, unless you agree on what your financial goals are as a couple, chances are you won’t get there. The Association for Financial Counseling Planning and Education published a study by John E.
Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 30, 2015
When you’re in the trenches, it can be very hard to think beyond the present. A few years ago, we were struggling financially and I felt like our situation was hopeless. As part of Prudential’s Women Inspired campaign, I was encouraged to think about my dreams detailing my long-term goals and aspirations. Achievable?
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
But how do you go about retraining yourself to think beyond what’s simplest or most convenient in the present to choose what’s better and ultimately easier in the long run? The second strategy is to practice long-term goals. For me, running the marathon was a major long-term goal. Get Healthy'
Savings Corner
JUNE 13, 2024
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 30, 2012
The same can be said about finances – it is often the little things you do, the small actions you take, that have the biggest impact on your financial security, both in the present and in the future. When you don’t have financial goals , you risk spreading yourself too thin which exposes you to increased debt and financial disaster.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 23, 2023
Consider directing at least a portion of your pay toward long-term financial goals, like saving for retirement and purchasing a life insurance plan. Getting life insurance as a recent graduate may present you with several advantages. Money has a way of disappearing quickly if you don’t keep track of your spending habits.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 10, 2014
By not dealing with the long term reality in the present, things inevitably become more difficult. Would it have been easier to come up with almost $2,000 additional per month? Absolutely not. What we perceive as easier in the short term is often just avoidance of longer term challenges. Get Organized'
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