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February 15, 2025 11 mins
Beyond the Budget – Episode 5: Fuel for Your Plan

🎙️ Host: Greg, Your Legacy Coach

⏱️ Duration: 10-12 minutes

Episode Overview

In today’s episode, we’re talking about the fuel that drives your financial plan—setting financial goals. Without clear goals, your budget is just numbers on a page. But with goals? It becomes a powerful tool to help you achieve the life you want.

Did you know that people who set clear financial goals are 10 times more likely to succeed? 🚀 If you’ve ever felt like financial planning is overwhelming, this episode will give you practical steps to set, break down, and achieve your financial goals.

What You'll Learn:

✅ Why people resist setting financial goals (and why that mindset is holding you back) ✅ How goal-setting reduces financial stress and increases motivation ✅ The SMART Goals framework for effective financial planning ✅ How to break big financial goals into actionable steps ✅ Real-life examples of people achieving financial freedom through goal setting

Key Takeaways:

📌 "A goal properly set is halfway reached." – Zig Ziglar 📊 59% of Americans can’t cover a $1,000 emergency expense—but small financial goals can change that 💰 A goal-driven budget gives you MORE freedom, not less! 🔹 The SMART Goals formula: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound 📖 Story Time: How setting an emergency fund goal has helped over 100 Financial Peace University students take their first step toward financial freedom

Action Step:

Write down one SMART financial goal today. Just one! Then, share it with a trusted friend, spouse, or accountability partner. Accountability is the key to success!

Resources Mentioned:

📊 Bankrate Emergency Savings Study → Read More 📈 CNBC Financial Stress Survey → Read More 📖 92% Don't Achieve Goals. Learn What the Other 7% Do. → Learn More 📲 Need help creating your financial plan? Schedule a free strategy session with me! Click Here

Next Episode: Building Your Emergency Fund

How much do you really need? How do you start? I’ll break it all down in next week’s episode. Subscribe now so you don’t miss it!

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💡 Be Free. – Greg, Your Legacy Coach

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