Setting short, mid and long-term financial goals is an important step toward becoming financially secure. The biggest long-term financial goal for most people is saving enough money to retire comfortably. Many wish to retire early or have the financial freedom to follow one’s passion and live the life they imagine for their sunset years. But early retirement is no mean feat. Besides, given the rapid advancements in medical science, life expectancy continually improving, and new nuclear family set-ups, it’s even possible that one may run out of money during the retirement years.