SETTING UP YOUR FINANCIAL GOALS.

Save up for anything particular. Start by asking yourself, “What is important to me? List down everything that matters to you and then organize it in order of priority.

Make a list of everything like owning a home, having a family, buy a car, and donate in a foundation for the homeless. Establishing goals and priorities will help make those lists easier. Once you’ve committed to going for one of your goals, you’re spending and saving choices will become automatic.

There are three types of goals:

A SHORT TERM GOAL is something you want to do within the next year. It might be paying off a credit card balance or saving up money so you can pay cash for your holiday gifts this year, instead of charging everything. Maybe you want to splurge on a brand new cell phone or a digital camera.

A MIDTERM GOAL is something with three to five year time horizon. Buying a new car, saving for a trip, or having a particular amount on your savings account.

A LONG TERM GOAL covers a major expense such as buying a house and lot, education for the kids, and your own financial security in retirement. Buying a home should be on top of your list.