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See Your Financial Goal into the End Zone
For many football players, the Super Bowl is their ultimate — yet often thought of as unattainable — goal. You may feel similarly about your desire to buy your first home, become debt-free, or save for retirement.
Attaining these goals takes discipline and determination, but it is possible! Let SAM help you create a game plan for reaching your financial Super Bowl and tackle obstacles that have led you astray in the past.
Mentally prepare. Take SAM’s LifeValues Quiz to find out why you spend the way you do and how to make more informed financial decisions in the future.
Follow the playbook. You’re not going to score a touchdown right away. Check out SAM’s first 10 steps to get focused and establish a long-term plan.
Know how to score. SAM has the calculators you need to understand and add concrete numbers to your goal.
How did others answer SandyBeaches? Find out in the SAM Community.
Q: How do I figure out if we make enough money to purchase a home, and if we do, how much we can afford to buy? Is there an online calculator or a document here that talks about this? – SandyBeaches
A: Hmm, my first thought is if you have to ask that question, you probably don't. But then again, it all depends on the bucks—how much you make, how much the house costs, and how much you have for a down payment? And, how long you plan to stay. And yes, they do have information on here. Try it, and come back if you have questions. I used to be in real estate, before the market went south! – MarmieJ
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