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No, it's about setting goals and enjoying your life. But knowing the numbers can make it happen.
Your goals are the heart of your plan.
If you're like most people, you probably concentrate most of your financial planning energy on your day-to-day finances. But, sound financial planning balances your day-to-day priorities with forward-looking goals.
What you can achieve in around two years or less.
Take more than two years -
sometimes many years - to achieve
To get started, complete Setting my financial goals[PDF, 1 page, 52 KB] to think about and write down your goals for your future.
Tips for setting goals
Know that goal setting isn't about what you should do, it's about what you want to do and ensuring you get to do it.
Believe that what you want is important - important enough to talk about it with your family and friends, to write it down, and to work toward it.
Envision where you'd like to be in say 10 years - once you know what you want, you can work on how to get there.
It's about dreams, not numbers - for now, focus on your goal, not what it will cost.
Next step: Start creating my plan.