Good plan, solid foundation, steady progress

Building a successful financial future is similar to building a solid home.

You have to carefully plan it, and then select the best materials to build it. You need a strong foundation, a solid frame, and every board and brick need to be carefully placed. Each aspect, no matter how small, contributes to the overall construction, just as every dollar of a paycheck contributes toward your financial goals.

It's all about patience and consistency.

Coach CindyR suggests starting by dreaming about what it is you really want. Close your eyes and visualize your financial future and the gifts it will bring you. Write down those dreams. Think about what you can do to make them real – some steps will be big, some will be small; some steps will be in the future, some will be in the present. Do what you can today to make your dreams come true.