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How To Achieve Your Savings Goals

By Steve Stewart on July 5, 2011

How To Achieve Your Savings Goals

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You need to save money. Once you have learned to live on less than you make, what do you do with the extra money?

First thing for anyone (whether in debt or not): Have $1,000 in cash put aside for emergencies. When you hit that $1,000 amount, say to yourself out loud “I saved A THOUSAND DOLLARS”. Go ahead and practice now. Pretty powerful, huh?

Then what? You need to set some Savings Goals:

3 things to do to set a savings goal:

1) Estimate how much you need for this savings goal

2) See how much can you save every month

3) Decide how long before you need the money

 

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#1: You bought the same limited-time offer item on the QVC Network TWICE!

Homework Challenge:

Set a savings goal for Christmas

 

 

 

About Steve Stewart

Hello. My name is Steve Stewart and I HATE YOUR DEBT MORE THAN YOU. I believe everyone should be rich so they can help others in times of need. Life is too short to be this broke! Let's work together on designing a plan for your house of financial freedom. Don't be afraid to reach out to me - I'm here to help answer your call for help (S.O.S.) with a MoneyPlan.

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    May 21, 2013 at 10:21 pm

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