Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tiffany Grant, M.B.A., AFC, shares insights to bridge the wealth gap. Starting the year with clear peersonal finance goals sets ...

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Most of us have experience setting goals in certain areas of our lives. This might include work-related goals, fitness goals, ...

“If you don’t have a goal, any road will take you there.” This old adage might sound whimsical, but it’s the cornerstone of smart financial planning. Without clear goals, your financial journey can ...

Investing is fundamentally an exchange of spending power today for the attainment of a goal in the future. Building a portfolio to meet these goals requires a long-term perspective, a commitment to ...

If you are hoping to start out the new year on a good foot financially, a solid first step is making a financial plan. While you may already have some pieces in place, the end of one year and the ...

EVERY January it happens. We open a fresh notebook, download a budgeting app, or declare — confidently — that this is the year we finally “get our finances together”. We vow to save more, spend less, ...

Any project without clear goals will struggle to reach the finish line. Fortunately, SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound) goals can help all project managers create ...

A financial goal planner document is a tool that helps individuals outline, organize and track their financial goals. Whether you’re saving for a major purchase, planning for retirement or building an ...

Edward Jones, working with Morning Consult, found that 41% of adults say their financial goals for 2026 are larger and more ambitious than those they set for 2025. But the same research reveals a ...

Whether you're saving for a concert or your first car, here's how to make your money goal happen LaToya Irby is a credit expert who has been covering credit and debt management for nearly 20 years.