5 Quick Steps to Improve Your Finances in 2018

 5 Quick Steps to Improve Your Finances in 2018

By LISA BROWN, CFP® | Brightworth     December 27, 2017   kiplinger.com

Losing weight and improving one’s finances are almost always at the top of most people’s lists of New Year’s resolutions. It makes sense to look out for your physical and financial health so you can enjoy life to the fullest. Following through on your resolutions is usually the tough part — it takes changes in certain behaviors, discipline and time to experience and maintain the results. This is as true for financial planning as it is for losing weight.  If improving your finances is one of your New Year’s resolutions, here are five steps you can take starting Jan. 1:

  1.  Immediately Pay Down Holiday Bills and Credit Cards.
  2. Build an Emergency Fund
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