conversation: User (AutoModerator): "**Let's hear about your 2018 financial goals and resolutions!**\n\nIf you posted your 2017 goals on [the resolutions thread from last year](https://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinance/search?q=title%3A%22financial+goals%22+%28author%3AAutoModerator+OR+author%3APersonalFinanceMods%29&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;sort=new&amp;t=all#res-hide-options), include a link and report on how you did.\n\nBe sure to include some information on your overall situation such as the steps you're working on from ["How to handle $"](http://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinance/wiki/commontopics), your age (approximate age is fine!), what you're doing (in school, working, retired, etc.), and anything else you'd like to add.\n\nAs always, we recommend [SMART](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMART_criteria) goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.  Don't make unrealistic or vague resolutions.\n\nBest wishes for a great 2018, /r/personalfinance!\n"
  Self: "2018 goal: Pay off most of our $200k in student loans"
  