moving the goal posts
See how close I am to meeting my Emergency Fund goal? I am only $179.49 away from having the $5,000 starter amount I’ll be comfortable with!
But you know what I’m not comfortable with? Not having a goal. Feeling too satisfied.
Therefore, as I’d already planned to do before, I’m going to change my target for the My Own Home fund. This accomplishes a few things at once. First, it gives me more incentive to save, because I like the quest of reaching goals. Secondly, it keeps me from saying, "Oh, well, I’ve hit my goals, guess there’s nothing left to do now but aimlessly spend the money I make." And finally, most usefully, it gives me more money to work with regarding closing costs.
Between now and when I’m employed full-time and ready to buy a house, I will continually push my My Own Home savings goal farther and farther. The more we have going for us at the closing table, the better!
I think thats a great idea! The more money to work with the better.
Comment by Dolly Iris — October 2, 2008 @ 3:09 pm
Goals are great because they keep you focused, but achieving them is a journey. Don’t forget to have fun between the dollars and cents.
Comment by Single Ma — October 2, 2008 @ 7:27 pm