The Short Term Financial Goals I Missed (& Why It’s OK)

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Goals are meant to stretch us, they're meant to guide us, and goals are meant to encourage us – our short term financial goals shouldn't be any different.

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Missing your financial goals is part of life

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What are short term financial goals?

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What are short term financial goals?

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1. Assess your financial goals

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2. Track Spending & Goals

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The Short Term Financial Goals I Missed (& Why It’s OK)

Goals are meant to stretch us, they're meant to guide us, and goals are meant to encourage us – our short term financial goals shouldn't be any different.

Missing your financial goals is part of life

What are short term financial goals?

What are short term financial goals?

1. Assess your financial goals

2. Track Spending & Goals

TAP THE LINK BELOW TO LEARN MORE

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