In 2016 my first financial goal would be to have over …show more content…
My other goals can actually help me execute this since I intend to work more and spend less money. Also if I chose to stay at Rockland Community College for two years and graduate I will save myself and my parents a lot of money. Like Susan in the novel, $2 A Day, by spending “more than a year in community college” (Edin and Schaefer 12) I can save money and get my associates degree. Getting a degree or even some form of education can help advance your career as it opens the door to more job opportunities. However, many individuals cannot go to school. For example, Kaylie in the film, Poor Kids, is never really in school due to the fact that her mom has her and her brother moving around often. Since Kaylie and her brother are so young and living in poverty it could really help them to get an education but moving around makes it quite difficult. I hope to further my education so that I have opportunities to prosper unlike Kaylie and her family who may struggle more due to their lack of a proper