Financial Goals and its steps for Wealth maximization : A Review

Authors

  • Bamel S

Keywords:

Financial, goals, personal

Abstract

Money drives many decisions that we make day to day. Setting goals can help us take control and feel more confident about those decisions. First, learn what financial goals are and why they’re important. Financial goals are the personal, big-picture objectives you set for how you’ll save and spend money. They can be things you hope to achieve in the short term or further down the road. Either way, it’s often easier to reach your goals if you identify them in advance. Having financial goals can help shape your future by influencing the actions you take today. Without establishing that goal, you’re more likely to continue spending as usual while your debt piles up. Like all expenses, financial goals should be included in your budget. That way, you can take concrete steps toward reaching them while leaving room for other costs. Plan out how much time it will take to reach each goal and how much money you’ll need to contribute within that period. Identifying goals and creating a realistic plan for them allows you to track progress and can motivate you to keep going. Even if you fall short, you might develop some healthy money habits along the way.

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Published

2017-09-30

How to Cite

Bamel, S. (2017). Financial Goals and its steps for Wealth maximization : A Review. Innovative Research Thoughts, 3(6), 109–114. Retrieved from https://irt.shodhsagar.com/index.php/j/article/view/146