Students will identify the benefits of setting goals and recognize the different between short-term and long-term goals. Students will learn the five elements of a well written financial goal and apply their knowledge by writing a personal financial goal.

Lesson Objectives

  • Identify the benefits of setting goals
  • Define short- and long-term goals
  • Apply the goal setting process
  • Utilize the SMART method of setting goals

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