Financial goals are easier to act on when you know exactly what you’re working toward. In this edition of Financial Advantage, Douglas Marion explains how the S.M.A.R.T. framework can turn a broad intention, like “save more money,” into a specific goal with a clear amount, a practical plan, and a deadline.




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September 24, 2026