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Financial Goals

Last Updated: November 15, 2006

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Financial Goals

To get where you want to go in life, it is important to decide in advance how you will get there. Goals are signposts on the highway to the future. They serve as your guide to personal, career, and financial success. By keeping specific goals in view, you can direct your energies toward achieving your goals.

Financial goals are important because they help us to organize and direct our financial lives, providing a framework for decision-making. They can help us cope, provide some control in an environment where many things seem out of control, and help us visualize our financial future.

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