Financial Planning: Set a SMART goal

My goal is…

Enter your goal below.

For example: To have an emergency fund.

I set my goal because…

Enter the reason you set your goal.

Example: An emergency fund will help protect me in case of job loss or emergencies

My goal amount is for…

Enter the amount of your goal.

For example: 24,000 AED: 6 months of expenses.

Further detail of my goal includes…

Enter any more details about your goal.

For example: I will store it in a saving account and aim to keep updating it as my circumstances change.

I will save towards my goal…

Enter how often and when you’ll save for your goal.

For example: At the start of every month

I will measure my progress by…

Enter how you will measure your goal progress.

For example: Keeping a spreadsheet and setting reminders on my phone

My goal is achievable because…

Enter why your goal is realistic within your means.

For example: I have budgeted and ensured I can save AED 2,000 per month

My goal aligns with my needs, priorities or values of…

Enter why your goal is relevant to you.

For example: Protecting and securing my family.

I will achieve my goal…

Enter your target date.

For example: In December

My goal will take…

Enter how long your goal will take to achieve.

For example: 12 months

I will review my goal…

Enter how often you will review progress.

For example: Every 3 months, and I will set a reminder on my phone to check progress.