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Confirm that your beneficiary designations are current, especially if there’s been a divorce, birth or death in your family. Update your will or trust to ensure it reflects your wishes. Revisit rates for insurance policies, cable and phone contracts and other ongoing costs that may be renegotiated, bundled or improved by switching to a competitor.Ĥ. Close that old bank account if you no longer use it. Consider eliminating memberships that are not a good value. Use those gift cards accumulating in your wallet.

Watch for creeping living costs and look for opportunities to grow earnings, reduce debt, slash spending and increase savings.ģ.

Calculate your assets and liabilities to get an estimate of your net worth. Review your personal cash flow by preparing a summary of money coming in and money going out to pay bills, fund your lifestyle and handle emergencies during a set period of time. While you’re at it, change your passwords to reduce your risk of getting hacked.Ģ. If you store passwords on paper, consider moving them to a more secure password storage device for improved security. Pull out the shredder and dispose of old bills and notices. It’s easy to get mired in paper, even in the electronic age. Here are five steps to help you organize and polish your financial life.ġ. Doing so can help alleviate stress and give you a sense of confidence. To really get your house in order, expand the tradition to include tidying your finances. Spring is considered a good time to deep clean your home.