There can be short term goals and long term goals depending on the timeline we set. Setting a financial goal should be a serious and realistic goal because we could end up with all the goals if we don't have an exceptional goal. For example; I want to become network security but I have no financial support or goals, I would not realize my dream. Finance follows everything we do to succeed. Without a financial goal, it's like climbing a tree without a ladder. During my short term goal, I decided to save as much money as possible to support myself. I could also get help from my family but I don't want to depend on them. I only accept their support for activities like taking a vacation. I decided to save money for my education and retirement plan on my own since I could work full-time or part-time. The financial objective also requires prioritizing time and managing skills. As for me, I need to know where the money comes from and where it goes in order to follow my financial goal. I have to decide what is important or urgent, do I want or need. I don't care if something I don't seriously need for something that doesn't relate to my goal. I always have to figure out the exact amount I'm spending and talk to my family if I need help. I could also go talk to the financial aid counselor at Donnelly to let me know how my financial aid will reflect on the classes I would take. I also set my retirement plan as a long-term goal, so I will start little by little before reaching my short-term goal. I believe I would be able to save money for retirement for the next fifty years if I saved day to day or month to month.