Financial Goals --Written down, Realistic, and Specific
"The amount of time you spend worrying about money is in reverse proportion to how well you manage your money."
I. Identify your six most important goals:
_ Move off campus
_ Buy a car
_ Pay off credit cards
_ Pay off student loans
_ Become debt free
_ Save money each month
_ Establish an emergency fund
_ Have money for a great vacation or spring break
_ Be able to pay for living expenses upon graduation
_ Retire early with financial security
_ Reduce financial stress
_ Gain control of finances
_ Other
II. Write down your financial goals in the order of importance, including the amount of money needed and a target completion date for each.
Make them specific to you.
Goal Amount Target Date
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