Name your main money goal. If you've got high-interest debt, like on credit cards, your plan should be to pay it down, because it's costing you big. (For example, if you owe $3,000 on a card with 16 percent interest, you'll end up paying more than $4,000 if you're making only the minimum payments.) No high-interest debt? Aim toward beefing up your emergency or retirement funds, then saving for a trip or giving more to charity. - Redbook.com