As a single adult, I want to build a stable financial foundation that will set me up for success in the future. I would like to take steps toward becoming financially independent by building credit, increasing my savings, getting a job, and creating and committing to a set budget. Philanthropically, I hope to find an organization that I am passionate about to donate my time, money, and talents to. This is important to me because I value independence, hard work, and compassion. I want to enjoy the freedom that comes with this season of singleness by traveling and gaining new experiences, fostering relationships with friends and family, and pursuing my passions.
Goals:
1. Graduate from Auburn University
2. Decide if I want to further my education in graduate school
3. Get a job that I enjoy
4. Increase my savings
5. Build credit
6. Create and stick to a realistic budget
7. Work towards becoming financially independent
8. Travel and gain new experiences
Goals:
1. Graduate from Auburn University
2. Decide if I want to further my education in graduate school
3. Get a job that I enjoy
4. Increase my savings
5. Build credit
6. Create and stick to a realistic budget
7. Work towards becoming financially independent
8. Travel and gain new experiences
Artifacts
- 10 Financial Commandments for Your 20's: http://www.kiplinger.com/article/saving/T063-C006-S001-10-financial-commandments-for-your-20s.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
- Links to an external site.5 Ways to Reduce Student Loan Debt: http://www.kiplinger.com/article/college/T042-C002-S003-5-ways-to-reduce-student-loan-debt.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
- Links to an external site.What You Should Know About Student Load Forgiveness Programs: http://www.kiplinger.com/article/college/T042-C000-S001-the-basics-of-student-loan-forgiveness-programs.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
- Links to an external site.Start Saving Now: http://www.kiplinger.com/article/saving/T047-C006-S002-start-saving-now.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
- Links to an external site."Living Below Your Financial Health" -- Article and Interview with Northwestern Mutual Chairman and CEO John Schlifske: http://www.forbes.com/sites/northwesternmutual/2013/07/02/living-below-your-means-is-the-secret-to-financial-health/# (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
- Links to an external site.Janet Bodnar's bio online at Kiplinger website: http://www.kiplinger.com/fronts/archive/bios/iLinks to an external site.ndex.html?bylineID=3Links to an external site.
- Links to an external site.Knight Kipliner bio online at Kiplinger website: http://www.kiplinger.com/fronts/archive/bios/index.html?bylineID=9Links to an external site.
- Closing The Confidence Gap: Women And Investing: http://www.forbes.com/sites/northwesternmutual/2014/05/07/closing-the-confidence-gap-women-and-investing/