SMART Goals Worksheet
Improving your financial life requires planning, and
that starts with setting goals that are Specific,
Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound
(SMART).
Share your goals with a financial buddy and set
specific dates to check-in on progress. Dont forget
to celebrate your successes!
Short-Term Goals (1-3 years)
Example: I want to save $200 in an emergency fund every month for the next 12 months. I will
report my progress on the last Monday of the month to my financial buddy.
I want to
Save $500
This amount
$ 33.00
This often
every week
For this long
for a year
I commit to the
Last Sunday of the month
following check-in
dates with my financial
buddy:
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Medium-Term Goals (3-5 years)
Example: I want to save $10,000 over the next three years for a house down payment. I will
check in with my financial buddy every three months.
I want to
Save money
This amount $ 10,000.00
This often every 2 months
For this long for the next 2 years
I commit to the every month
following check-in
dates with my financial
buddy:
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Long-Term Goals (5-10 years)
Example: I want to invest at least $5,000 per year in my retirement funds for the next five years.
I will check in with my financial buddy every six months.
I want to
invest
This amount $ 2,500.00
This often every week
For this long Every year
I commit to the
every six months
following check-in
dates with my financial
buddy:
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