Corey wants to move into his own apartment.  While looking f…

Corey wants to move into his own apartment.  While looking for apartments, he finds one that is slightly more expensive than he planned for.  Cory’s parents suggest that he consider his gal for getting an apartment, what he needs in an apartment, what he wants to achieve financially and academically over the next year, and how this apartment will affect his achievement of his other goals.  These considerations are part of the ____________________ step of the financial planning process.