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		By: Richard Lowe		</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:25:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I wish I had started working on financial goals when I was in my twenties. But you know how it is. It always seems like there will be plenty of time ... until there isn&#039;t.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I wish I had started working on financial goals when I was in my twenties. But you know how it is. It always seems like there will be plenty of time &#8230; until there isn&#8217;t.</p>
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		By: Marysa		</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:53:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It is good to be working on financial goals starting at a young age. Otherwise you run into issues when you get older.  These are excellent points to keep in mind, all the time.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is good to be working on financial goals starting at a young age. Otherwise you run into issues when you get older.  These are excellent points to keep in mind, all the time.</p>
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		By: Clarice		</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I agree that our goals should be realistic and have a clear timeline. We actually just finished paying off all our debts, so we’re now starting to focus more on our retirement funds. We’re hoping to work toward that goal over the next 8 to 10 years. It feels good to finally have a clear direction!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I agree that our goals should be realistic and have a clear timeline. We actually just finished paying off all our debts, so we’re now starting to focus more on our retirement funds. We’re hoping to work toward that goal over the next 8 to 10 years. It feels good to finally have a clear direction!</p>
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		By: Chloe Arnold		</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:53:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Breaking goals into short, medium, and long term makes it feel a lot less overwhelming. I also like the point about knowing why you’re saving, because having something to look forward to makes it easier to stick with.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Breaking goals into short, medium, and long term makes it feel a lot less overwhelming. I also like the point about knowing why you’re saving, because having something to look forward to makes it easier to stick with.</p>
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		By: Catalina		</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:49:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I like the way the article breaks financial goals into short-, medium-, and long-term goals. It makes the whole idea feel much less overwhelming because you can focus on what needs attention now while still thinking about the future!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I like the way the article breaks financial goals into short-, medium-, and long-term goals. It makes the whole idea feel much less overwhelming because you can focus on what needs attention now while still thinking about the future!</p>
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		By: Melanie		</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:52:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Smart goals especially when it comes to finances are good to have in place. Being realistic with your plans and also making sure they are manageable/achievable without causing too  much stress is important.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Smart goals especially when it comes to finances are good to have in place. Being realistic with your plans and also making sure they are manageable/achievable without causing too  much stress is important.</p>
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		By: Ebony		</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 02:05:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I really like the idea of breaking financial goals into short-, medium-, and long-term goals. It makes saving feel a lot less overwhelming.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I really like the idea of breaking financial goals into short-, medium-, and long-term goals. It makes saving feel a lot less overwhelming.</p>
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		By: Carol Cassara		</title>
		<link>https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/how-to-make-smart-financial-goals/#comment-80895</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Carol Cassara]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:20:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It is amazing to me how many young people do not have a budget. this is the only way to build a happier life and a comfortable retirement.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is amazing to me how many young people do not have a budget. this is the only way to build a happier life and a comfortable retirement.</p>
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		By: Stephanie		</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[My husband and I work on our financial goals and go through everything together at least once a month. It helps to see the overall picture when we look at it often. One of our biggest goals was buying a new house and we did it a few months ago!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My husband and I work on our financial goals and go through everything together at least once a month. It helps to see the overall picture when we look at it often. One of our biggest goals was buying a new house and we did it a few months ago!</p>
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		By: Brill Jordan		</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:13:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I love the idea of Smart financial goals. Sometimes the goal isn’t to get rich, but simply be financially stable. So understanding money, telling it where to go instead of wondering where it went is important. This was very helpful. Thanks!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I love the idea of Smart financial goals. Sometimes the goal isn’t to get rich, but simply be financially stable. So understanding money, telling it where to go instead of wondering where it went is important. This was very helpful. Thanks!</p>
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