Goal Setting Timeline: Short-term

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    Step One

    Put aside $100 a week for food, atomic and gas. Put the rest in savings.
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    Step Two

    Look at Pinterest and choose a budget plan to use.
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    Step Three

    Stick to the budget plan so that I can have money saved.
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    Step Four

    Treat myself once a month on a new article of clothing but get rid of an article of clothing that I don't wear.
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    Step Five

    Look at schools and apartments to see which ones would be the best options for me.
  • Short-term SMART Goal

    Short-term SMART Goal
    S - By the time that I graduate (May, 2020), I want to have enough money saved up to buy my own apartment and enough money saved for college.
    M - I want to have about $6,000 saved by May and continue to save as much as I can.

    A - Set aside $30 to spend on atomic and food for two weeks. Set aside $30 for shopping. Set aside $40 a week for gas.
    R - I will be giving up getting Atomic, eating out, shopping as much
    T - My goal will be reached by May, 2020 and this is a short-term goal.