{"id":18652,"date":"2019-07-31T14:56:52","date_gmt":"2019-07-31T18:56:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eztaxreturn.com\/?p=18652"},"modified":"2024-12-03T06:05:31","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T06:05:31","slug":"7-financial-goals-you-can-still-crush-before-the-years-over","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/7-financial-goals-you-can-still-crush-before-the-years-over\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Financial Goals You Can Still Crush Before the Years Over"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Normally, people wait until the New Year to hit the reset button on their financial goals.\u00a0 However, there\u2019s no better time than the present to start making positive changes.\u00a0 Here are seven short-term financial goals you can still crush this year. Whether you&#8217;re looking to pay down debt, build an emergency fund, or simply improve your spending habits, setting clear and achievable goals can make a big difference. For example, you can tackle <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/7-money-challenges-to-save-up-to-10000-in-one-year\/\">money challenges to save $10,000<\/a> by cutting unnecessary expenses, picking up a side hustle, or setting up automatic transfers to your savings account. The key is to start small and stay consistent\u2014progress adds up faster than you think!<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-save-1-000\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Save $1,000<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankrate.com\/credit-cards\/losing-sleep-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Fifty-six percent (opens in a new tab)\">Fifty-six percent<\/a> of adults lose sleep over money.\u00a0 They\u2019re lying awake worrying about their everyday expenses, saving enough for retirement, medical bills and more.\u00a0 Having a cushion in the bank can put your mind at ease so you can catch more ZZZ\u2019s.\u00a0 Let\u2019s make it a mission to save $1,000 before the year is out.\u00a0 To raise the cash, you can sell anything you don\u2019t want or need whether it\u2019s clothes, books or old electronics.\u00a0 You can also cut your expenses or get a part-time job.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-find-a-budgeting-strategy-that-works-for-you\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Find a budgeting strategy that works for you<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No matter how good you think you are with money you won\u2019t become a true master until you can create and stick to a budget.\u00a0 There are plenty of budgeting options to choose from.\u00a0 You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/p\/payyourselffirst.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"pay yourself first (opens in a new tab)\">pay yourself first<\/a>, use an <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Envelope_system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"envelope system (opens in a new tab)\">envelope system<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Zero-based_budgeting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"zero-based budget (opens in a new 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one.\u00a0 Write down how much money you owe on each credit card then aim to pay off the lowest balance.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-set-up-a-roth-ira\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Set up a Roth IRA<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Retirement may be decades away, but you want to be able to live comfortably when the time comes.\u00a0 Therefore, we suggest you make one of your financial goals opening a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/contact-and-support\/tax-terms.html#roth401k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Roth IRA (opens in a new tab)\">Roth IRA<\/a> and saving now.\u00a0 A major perk of contributing to this sort of account is that in the future your withdrawals will be tax-free.\u00a0 For 2019, you can contribute up to $6,000 to the account.\u00a0 Plus, an additional $1,000 if you\u2019re age 50 or older.\u00a0 The deadline to make contributions for this year is April 15, 2020.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-check-your-credit-reports\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Check your credit reports<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone needs to check their credit reports at least once a year.\u00a0 With identity theft running rampant, you want to make sure yours hasn\u2019t been stolen.\u00a0 Performing regular spot checks also makes it easier to catch and correct harmful mistakes.\u00a0 If you plan to take out a loan, it\u2019s a good idea to check your credit a few months in advance to make sure there aren\u2019t any surprises.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-read-three-personal-finance-books\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Read three personal finance books<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to get better at managing your money is to educate yourself.\u00a0 Take a trip to your local bookstore and pick up a few personal finance books.\u00a0 There are plenty of options which can guide you through each stage of your financial journey whether you\u2019re interested in learning how to juggle everyday expenses, tackle debt or create wealth.\u00a0 A few classic personal finance books are &#8216;Rich Dad Poor Dad&#8217; by Robert Kiyosaki, &#8216;The Total Money Makeover&#8217; by Dave Ramsey, and &#8216;The Millionaire Next Door&#8217; by Thomas Stanley and William D. Danko.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-automate-your-finances\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Automate your finances<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can save yourself a lot of time and stress by putting your finances on autopilot.\u00a0 If you haven\u2019t already done so, sign up for direct deposit.\u00a0 You spend enough time at your job during the week, we\u2019re pretty sure you don\u2019t want to go there on your day off just to pick up your check.\u00a0 Next, set up automatic transfers so you can stash some of your cash and spend the rest guilt-free.\u00a0 Finally, schedule automatic payments for your recurring bills.\u00a0 You\u2019ll never have to worry about another late fee again.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">File your taxes fast and ez in 30 minutes or less.<\/h2>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Normally, people wait until the New Year to hit the reset button on their financial goals.\u00a0 However, there\u2019s no better time than the present to start making positive changes.\u00a0 Here are seven short-term financial goals you can still crush this year. 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