Financial goals are targets to achieve specific financial objectives within a specified timeframe. By establishing clear financial goals, one can take control of finances and work towards securing financial future.
A good financial goal should be SMART i.e. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time bound.
Budgeting is the process of creating a plan for how you will spend your money.
Budgeting helps you to gain a clear understanding of your financial situation by documenting all sources of income and expenses, control spending, saving money, paying off debt and work towards your financial goals.