Bradly Drury With 2016 underway, we all have goals which we are working towards, debt we want to pay off or perhaps a holiday experience to look forward to. Achieving a goal comes with strict financial planning, and according to Alexander Forbes ’ Research and Product Development Specialists, Michael Kirkpatrick and Bradly Drury, the ability to realise your goals is dependent on four main steps. You should: Quantify your goals Rank your goals Have a budget Keep track Firstly, Kirkpatrick points out the importance of quantifying your goals . In other words, it is important to attach a value to the goal, this helps your understanding of what you are striving towards. Furthermore, he states that in seeking to assign a worth, “Professional advice gives intelligence to how you quantify your goals and what you need to save on a monthly basis to reach your set goals”. Secondly, it is important to be realistic and rank your goals . You need to prioritize on the goals that are re...