SMART GOALS

  • Short Term

    Short Term
    S- I will save money
    M- I will save $300
    A- I will save $300
    R- I have determined that by saving $50 from each paycheck, I will be able to pay my way to my uncles wedding. The opportunity cost of saving $50 is not being able to buy the luxury things I usually do.
    T- I will save $300 before May by saving $50 from each paycheck I make.
  • Step One

    Step One
    Save $50 from each paycheck
  • Step Two

    Step Two
    Ask for more hours at work so I can make more and potentially save more than $50/ paycheck
  • Step Three

    Step Three
    Spend less money on wants such as, shakes, Atomic, and Azteca.
  • Step Four

    Step Four
    Stay home more often, do not go out and spend gas.
  • Step Five

    Step Five
    Finding sales on food, wants, and needs
  • Long Term Goal

    Long Term Goal
    I will save up $2000 to take a senior trip
  • Step One

    Step One
    I will save all of my paycheck except for the money I spend on bills and gas
  • Step Two

    Step Two
    I will limit my travel expenses and stay home instead of going on vacation
  • Step Three

    Step Three
    I will take less classes during the day so I can open up my availbility at work and work more hours
  • Step Four

    Step Four
    I will have support from my family that will help me decide what I need to spend my money on and what I do not need to
  • Step Five

    Step Five
    I will find the best deal possible on the senior trip I choose, this will help me use the least amount of money but still have a great quality vacation