$1,000, Now What?

Now it’s time to think bigger. Financial success isn’t about one decision, but it’s about consistent habits and strategy over time. Your choices today can shape your options a year from now. This is where everything comes together: spending, saving, growing, and risk.

Consider the 7 steps mentioned in the video:
1. Set a goal
2. Identify income and expenses
3. Separte needs and wants
4. Design your plan
5. Put your plan into action
6. Look ahead (shift and plan accordingly)
7. Manage seasonal expenses

Your Task: Create a 1-year money plan for $1,000. Consider the 7 steps.
- How will you divide it? (spend/save/grow)
- What are your goals?
- What habits will you need to stick to?
- What’s one mistake you might make—and how will you avoid it?

This is part of a week-long financial literacy series in honor of National Financial Literacy Month in April.