Whether its saving for a lavish vacation or getting out of debt, most of us have financial goals.
Setting those goals is fairly easy; seeing them through is a bit more difficult.
To help achieve your money goals, apply the gas or brake test to your everyday spending decisions.
LearnVest describes this method, as recommended by author Jacob Lund Fisker.
When faced with a money decision, imagine youre driving a car and the destination is your goal.
Its a metaphor for simply asking yourself whether or not a decision will support your overall financial goal.
And I dont think it suggests you shouldneverhit the brakes.
Fiskers method is a really simple one, but I like it for that reason.
It makes you stop and think about how your everyday decisions might impact the big picture.
Also, its helpful tolink your abstract, future goals with the present,which feels more concrete.
Check out the full post at the link below.
7 Simple, 30-Second Habits That Can Help Boost Your Career and Finances| LearnVest
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