Step 1
Successful money management is a process. Take the first step.
Step 2
This quick quiz will help you find your starting point.
Step 3
Sorting out your paperwork will make record keeping a whole lot easier and set yourself up for success.
Step 4
Knowing where you are today can help you determine the best path towards helping you meet your financial priorities.
Step 5
Good credit is essential. Know how to check this.
Step 6
Determining your net worth sounds harder than it really is.
Step 7
It is time to ask yourself, is your debt too much debt?
Step 8
Identifying needs and wants keeps you focused on what matters most!
Step 9
Don’t just set goals, set SMART goals
Step 10
Develop time frames around your SMART goals and map them out.
Step 11
Paying off debt is a short term financial goal that will free up cashflow.
Step 12
Emergency savings make the difference between a financial setback and a financial disaster.
Step 13
Saving for retirement is a non negotiable financial goal.
Step 14
Make a commitment to stay on track.
Step 15
: Now you know what you need to do, here is how to start
Step 16
Find out where all your money is going!
Step 17
Identify your fixed expenses.
Step 18
Plan for your periodic expenses.
Step 19
Create your spending plan.
Step 20
Small changes can make big savings.
Step 21
Saving money on your groceries, is one of the fastest and easiest ways to improve your bottom line.
Step 22
Know where you want to be and how you will get there
Step 23
Give yourself some peace of mind by making sure your family is on some firm financial footing
Step 24
Commit to making informed borrowing decisions, and understand the costs.
Step 25
To stay motivated, acknowledge the benefits you will experience as a result of your efforts.
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Step 10:
Set short-, mid-, and long-term goals
Goals will differ in the length of time needed to achieve them. Short-term goals are priorities that can be accomplished within two years. Be sure every goal has a specific purpose, a dollar amount that it will cost, and a realistic target date.
Mid-term goals are priorities that can be accomplished within two to five years. Make sure your goals are realistic and flexible. If you set your goals too high, frustration will keep you from achieving them.
Long term financial goals are priorities that may take more than five years to accomplish. Most long-term goals require regular savings.
The Sorted website has a great goal worksheet
http://www.sorted.org.nz/calculators/my-goals/
Also download this worksheet and print. This will help you work out how much you need to fund your basic retirement needs.
Develop time frames around your SMART goals and map them out.
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