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7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

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Review your Yearly Goals. On January 1st, many of us are very gung-ho about writing goals but are we as enthusiastic about those goals on March 12? Do our goals still make sense now that we’re in the trenches of the new year? Take some time to review your yearly financial goals. M – measurable.

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Family Vital Information Binder

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In fact, it was one of my 2020 financial goals. Our Family’s Vital Information Binder: Cover page – The very first page points family members to vital numbers and locations of important documents. Info about where to find our important documents, such as passports, ss cards, birth certs, and our will.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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Did you make 2018 financial goals ? My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. If we complete them early, we’ll move on to 2 additional goals that are on our radar. Apply any Found Money to our Goals. 2017 Update.

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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

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I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. I cleaned out a large filing cabinet and was stuck with a big box of documents that I didn’t feel comfortable just throwing in the recycle bin.

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7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

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For some reason those open windows awakens our need to spring clean, so take this time to get your financial house in order too. Review your Yearly Goals. On January 1st, we’re so gung-ho about writing goals, but are we just as enthusiastic about those goals on March 11? Organize your Financial Documents.

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What Is Financial Planning? | Bankrate

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Bankrate’s AdvisorMatch can connect you to a CFP® professional to help you achieve your financial goals. Here’s what financial planning is all about and what you need to know to get started. What is a financial plan? These are some of the largest issues when it comes to financial planning. Retire wealthy?

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Spring Clean.Your Finances

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Welcome in the beauty of the season with 5 Steps to Spring Cleaning Your Finances Review your 2011 Financial Goals. Did you make some financial goals for 2011 back in January? Take some time this month to review your goals. If you didn't make any goals in January, take some time to plan for the balance of the year.

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