Section 1 - Instruction

You've learned about emergency funds and SMART goals. Now let's practice creating complete, realistic savings plans using what you know.

A good plan combines your SMART goal with a clear monthly action.

Engagement Message

Ready to build some winning savings strategies?

Section 2 - Practice

Type

Fill In The Blanks

Markdown With Blanks

Let's help Maya create her SMART emergency fund goal. She earns $2,800 monthly and can save $140 per month.

Maya's SMART Goal:

"Save [[blank:$1,000]] for my [[blank:emergency]] fund by [[blank:July]] 2025."

Time to reach goal: $1,000 ÷ $140 = [[blank:7]] months

Suggested Answers

  • $1,000
  • emergency
  • July
  • 7
  • vacation
  • 10
Section 3 - Practice

Type

Multiple Choice

Practice Question

Tom wants to save $1,200 for emergencies. He can save $75 monthly. What's the best way to write his SMART goal?

A. Save money for emergencies this year B. Save $1,200 for emergencies C. Save $1,200 for my emergency fund in 16 months D. Save $75 monthly for emergencies

Suggested Answers

  • A
  • B
  • C - Correct
  • D
Section 4 - Practice

Type

Sort Into Boxes

Practice Question

Sort these goal elements into SMART categories where they belong.

Labels

  • First Box Label: Makes It SMART
  • Second Box Label: Too Vague

First Box Items

  • $1,500 target
  • By March 2025
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