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Daily Objectives (8/27)


Identify the benefits of setting goals Define short and long term goals Apply the goal setting process

Family Economics & Financial Education Revised April 2007 Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances Goals Galore! Slide 1 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona

Goals Galore!

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What is a Goal?
Goal - something a person intends to accomplish

Family Economics & Financial Education Revised April 2007 Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances Goals Galore! Slide 3 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona

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Why Set Goals?


Would you set out on a cross-country adventure without a road map? Setting goals are like a road map
Provide direction Focus on the important things Keep the end result in mind

Family Economics & Financial Education Revised April 2007 Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances Goals Galore! Slide 4 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona

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Types of Goals
Short-Term can be accomplished within one year
Improving grades at school Making the basketball team Saving money to buy a new MP3 player

Long-Term can be accomplished in more than one year


Attending college Getting a great job Buying a new car
Family Economics & Financial Education Revised April 2007 Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances Goals Galore! Slide 5 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona

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Short-Term or Long-Term?
Read your game card Decide whether the goal is a shortterm or long-term goal Move to the appropriate side of the room Explain your decision

Family Economics & Financial Education Revised April 2007 Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances Goals Galore! Slide 6 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona

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Here Is A Challenge!
Supplies: A pinch of toothpicks and a handful of small marshmallows Task: Create a free standing tower using your supplies But.Before you build, work as a team and write down a GOAL to serve as your road map Ready Set Build!
Family Economics & Financial Education Revised April 2007 Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances Goals Galore! Slide 7 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona

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Did You Reach Your Goal?


Was your goal specific? How did you measure if you reached your goal? Was your goal attainable or possible? Was your goal realistic? How much time did you set aside to achieve your goal?
Family Economics & Financial Education Revised April 2007 Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances Goals Galore! Slide 8 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona

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SMART Goals
In order to set goals effectively, they need to be well written Edit the goal you wrote for the tower using these guidelines:
Specific State exactly what is to be done Measurable Include how the goal can be measured Attainable Determine steps to reach the goal Realistic Do not set goals for something unrealistic

Family Economics & Financial Education Revised April 2007 Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances Goals Galore! Slide 9 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona

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Education Goals
Help individuals prepare for success in the workplace
Examples include:
Earning an A on an upcoming quiz Attending college Participating in extra-curricular activities

Include both short-term and long-term goals Provide guidance and direction Enable individuals to reach financial goals
Family Economics & Financial Education Revised April 2007 Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances Goals Galore! Slide 10 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona

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SMART Education Goal


Goal I want to attend college. SMART goal
Specific I want to attend a four year college. Measurable Because I want to attend a four year college, I will earn a B in algebra. Attainable Because I want to attend a four year college, I will earn a B in algebra this semester. Realistic Because I want to attend a four year college, I will earn a B in algebra this semester to prepare me for the college entrance exam. Time Bound Because I want to attend a four year college, I will earn a B in algebra this semester to prepare me for the college entrance exam when I am a junior in high
Family Economics & Financial Education Revised April 2007 Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances Goals Galore! Slide 11 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona

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What is a Financial Goal?


A goal that guides financial planning
Do you have enough money to buy a new pair of shoes? How are you going to pay the membership dues for an extra-curricular activity you want to join?

Financial goals help achieve both short-term and long-term goals Making decisions is easier when financial goals have been set
Family Economics & Financial Education Revised April 2007 Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances Goals Galore! Slide 12 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona

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SMART Financial Goals


Goal I want to buy a new iPod. SMART Goal
Specific I plan to save money for a new iPod. Measurable I plan to save $100 for a new iPod. Attainable I plan to save $100 for a new iPod by saving $20 from each babysitting job. Realistic I plan to save $100 for a new iPod by saving $20 from each
Family Economics & Financial Education Revised April 2007 Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances Goals Galore! Slide 13 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona

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SMART Goals
How can setting SMART education and financial goals help a person reach future success? It is like following a road map
SMART goals provide direction SMART goals allow a person to focus on important things SMART goals help people keep the end result in mind

Family Economics & Financial Education Revised April 2007 Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances Goals Galore! Slide 14 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona

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A Collage about me
Take the poster paper and fold into 4 equal squares Top Left: Top Right: My Bottom Left: Bottom Right: My Needs & Wants Values My Financial Goals My Education Goals

Family Economics & Financial Education Revised April 2007 Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances Goals Galore! Slide 15 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona

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