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Financial goals are the things you want to accomplish
that cost money. Different goals have different time frames.
• Short-term
goals are goals you want to accomplish within a
year. Examples could be setting up a
college savings plan for your children or establishing credit in
your own name.
• Medium-term
goals are goals that are three to five years away.
Examples include buying a new car or paying off all your credit
cards.
• Long-term
goals are more than five years away. For example,
you may want to retire early or move to a new home.
What do you want over the next few years that
will take money to achieve? Jot down some possible goals on a piece
of paper. Now prioritize them, starting with the goal that is most
important to you. Sort your goals into short-, medium-, and long-term
time frames and write your list on the “My
Financial Goals” worksheet. You’re off to a good
start!
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