Money Magazine's
January issue has an interesting survey of American's goals for 2006. They noted
that traditional goals for health and money are taking a back seat this year to
the desire to spend more time with the people we love.
Top Overall Goal
30% Spend more time with family and friends
19% Get healthier
18% Manage money better
17% Pursue enjoyable activities
12% Improve career.
Just as revealing, the top financial goal chosen by 33% was to save more money this
year. Here's a tip that
Loral Langemeier, the Wealth Diva, shared during
one of our tele-seminars: Open an
Orange Savings Account and set up an automatic investment every week (or
every month) to be taken out of your checking account. Start with a modest amount
and gradually increase it. You're not likely to miss the money and you'll have the
beginnings of a real investment account.