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SMART
S- Buy a Macbook laptop for college
M- Save $1,000 in order to buy it
A- Save around $100 every pay period
R- I would be giving up the ability to do other things that I enjoy. Next best would to get a cheaper laptop.
T- By saving around $100 each pay period, in about 5 months, I should have $1,000 saved. -
Step #1
Start saving as soon as possible so I can get to the laptop sooner, possibly with a good deal if it comes up. -
Step #2
Look into which laptop I might want, to narrow it down and get more specific prices. -
Step #3
Keep an eye out for Black Friday or other deals that could help me with this purchase. -
Step #4
See which stores have the laptop and want and for the best price, in preparation to buying it. -
Step #5
Achieve my goal by buying the laptop.