Money Lessons Learned in 2020 That Redefined Our Goals

Whatever else 2020 brought, however, it certainly highlighted some fundamental money lessons worth considering. I genuinely believe these are things we can all benefit from revisiting.

If you’re already doing some of them well, be encouraged – not all of us held it together quite so well over the past year. If you learned some painful lessons, please know you were far from alone. Whatever your current financial status, there’s no time like now to take a deep breath, set your feet in the present, and point your face towards the future.

Save MoneyBlaine KoehnJanuary 9, 2021good financial goals, my financial goals, money market accountsComment

Emerging Trend: Parents Saving for Kid’s Retirement

We surveyed 3,000 American parents and discovered a number of reasons for their savings goals - to find out more about the results, click here.

Save MoneyKevin StraussNovember 18, 2020long term savings goals, money goals, retirement goals, savings accountsComment

How to Save for a Downpayment is Key to Your Homeowner Goals

One of the biggest challenges for would-be homeowners is saving up a downpayment. A downpayment is basically always required for those who wish to buy a home. However, it's hard to put such a large amount of money aside in savings. You need to plan carefully to save up this kind of money. You also need to stick to your financial goals over time.

Fortunately, there are many things you can do that make it easier to save for a downpayment If you're ready to get started, it's time to be informed.

Save MoneyKatherine DavisNovember 10, 2020short term financial goals, money saving goals, money market accountsComment

What Are the Best States to Retire Based on Your Financial Goals?

When it comes to your retirement, your home isn’t necessarily going to be where you live now but where you can afford. Before you relocate, you want to make sure you have saved enough to live on since pension checks and Social Security may not be enough to cover all your living expenses.

Save MoneyKevin StraussAugust 27, 2020financial goals by age, long term savings goals, cd accountsComment

Short-Term Savings Goals That Make A Lasting Impact

If you are ready to change your life for the better and have a brighter financial future, you need to set some goals. Long term goals are the big, very exciting ones, but they alone will not get us where we want to go. Instead, we have to set short term financial goals that we can accomplish more quickly.

Save MoneyBrandy WoodfolkJune 13, 2020smart financial goals, short term financial goals, savings accountsComment

The Goal to Save For Retirement Never Gets Old

One of the best things you can do for your future is save for retirement. It's never too early to start saving for the future. Far too many consumers wait too long to start thinking about retirement.

If you wait too long, you put yourself at risk of financial insecurity down the road. Unfortunately, we may not be able to rely on social security to provide complete support in the future. That's why it's so important to set up independent savings for retirement.

Save MoneyKatherine DavisApril 29, 2020retirement goals by age, retirement goals, cd accountsComment

Long-Term Financial Goals for the Planning Type

Setting long-term financial goals is a very wise move to make. They can help give your life direction and help motivate you to push through work every single day. While there is no one approach to setting and accomplish your long-term goals, there are some steps you can follow to give you a better chance at success.

Save MoneyBrandy WoodfolkApril 15, 2020common financial goals, good financial goals, savings accountsComment

Setting up an Emergency Fund Should Be a Primary Goal

No matter where you are in life, there's always the possibility of getting hit with an emergency. Your car could break down tomorrow. The hot water heater might blow. Alternatively, you could suffer a medical issue or injury that prevents you from going to work. The only way to protect yourself from this type of situation is to create an emergency fund that you won't touch until a real emergency strikes.

Save MoneyTimiarah SpriggsApril 14, 2020realistic financial goals, setting your goals, savings accountsComment

Saving for Your Children's Education: Growing Goals

If you have younger children at home expect the cost of college to continue to rise. One estimate says the cost of a college education is rising eight times faster than wages. If one of your long term financial goals is to get your child to college graduation with the least amount of educational debt possible, it’s never too soon to begin saving for your children’s education.

Save MoneyCarla TurchettiApril 9, 2020long term financial goals, your financial goal, savings accountsComment

Living Below Your Means Should Always Be the Goal

There is a lot of information about what living within your means actually means. Living below your means is when you aren’t spending more money than you earn. You spend less or equal to the amount of money you make each month from your sources of income. Living below your means doesn’t mean that you aren’t able to spend money on things you love in order for you to enjoy your life. Instead, the goal is to create a more secure financial future with long term financial goals while still enjoying the fancy dinner out occasionally.

Save MoneyKevin StraussFebruary 23, 2020goal based financial planning, long term financial goals, money market accountsComment

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