Take Control of You Financial Goals

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"Somebody once said that in looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if they don't have the first, the other two will kill you."

- Warren Buffett

Have Realistic Expectations Nothing you do is going to change your financial situation overnight, but each time you make a sound financial decision, it will make a small difference. And every financial decision you make will impact your life over an extended period of time. It is important to keep an open mind about your personal finances and to stick to your financial goals. Similar to a successful weight loss program, you must change the way you view your financial decisions, just as you would change your eating decisions. You must find a plan that works for you and stick to it. The financial advice on this website will work for you but it will take a long time and you have to remain committed to finding financial freedom for yourself. One of the goals of financial planning is to plan for retirement, or better yet, early retirement. If this is one of your goals, look here to find out how much money you need to retire early. Try to keep realistic goals and expectations and you will have a much easier and less frustrating time managing your finances.