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I'm Asking: What Are Your 2009 Career Goals?
Your immediate goal in this economic climate might simply be to keep your job, but a stagnant economy doesn't mean we have to stop thinking of where we're going with our careers. It's important for your professional growth and your personal satisfaction to constantly be thinking about your goals and how you're going to achieve them. So tell me, what are your career goals for the new year and beyond?
January Must Dos
Whether or not you're a believer in New Year's resolutions, there's always room for improving the order in our financial houses. Begin the year on an organized note and set yourself up to be in better touch with your finances in 2009 by following my January must dos. Start the slideshow to check out some steps to take this month.
Recharge Your Savvy Resolution Every Day
"You've got to get up every morning with determination if you're going to go to bed with satisfaction."
—George Horace Lorimer
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Your Two Cents: What Are You Resolving For 2009?
It's going to be a great year. Can't you feel it? Resolutions are only worth your time if you believe that you can commit to them, so set your sights on one or two goals and begin taking the steps to fulfill them.
Savvy Resolution: Get Savvy in 2009 With Our Resolution Doc!
The majority of SavvySugar readers didn't make resolutions in 2008, but those who did reported they made progress. In the spirit of getting organized, we've crafted a handy Resolution Worksheet for you to keep track of all your financial goals for the new year and help you keep them.
Some of the goals like retirement savings are totally universal, while some of you may have specific career goals that you can jot down in the free space.
Resolve to Live Below Your Means in 2009
The concept of spending less than we earn seems simple enough, yet many of us struggle to put the idea into practice. Living within your means is a great start to financial stability, but living below your means is a way to ensure that this path isn't disrupted.
Step one is eliminating a reliance on credit cards for anything but emergencies.
Did You Follow Through With Your 2008 Resolutions?
The New Year offers a clean slate for renewing goals or committing to new ones. We're most likely to succeed in following through with our resolutions if we create a realistic plan of action, whether the motivation is getting out of debt or getting a new job. How did you do with your '08 resolutions?
Resolve to Pick Up a DIY Hobby Like Kate Hudson
Your version of getting crafty might be limited to stickers and colored pencils, but it's never too late to expand your horizons, especially if branching out could lead to saving some cash. During this season of cocktail parties and family gatherings, consider that finding out what everyone has been up to could inspire you to pick up a money-saving hobby. Ask around about what the other guests enjoy doing outside of the office and you might be surprised at the answers — even Kate Hudson is getting in on the DIY gifting fun.
One Month Check Up: Your Money Goals
Can you believe it's already month two of 2008?! I found that once I entered my working life the months seemed to blend much more than when I was a student. Does anyone else know what I'm talking about?
Write It Down in 2008
Because I've been off the resolution train for awhile, this year I've made New Year's resolutions that I can constantly revise throughout the year. While my goals are obviously priorities, they're also things that haven't left me feeling behind midway through January. I'm hoping this outlook will help me avoid the 30-day crash that inevitably happens with goals made around the first of the year.
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