8 Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Finances

8 Tips for Spring Cleaning Your FinancesShow more

1. Start with your budget.
2. Clean up your accounts.
3. Opt for less paper.
4. Check your withholding.
5. Create a home inventory.
6. Shop around. If it’s been awhile since you shopped around for better rates on your car insurance, cable, cellphone plan or other recurring items, now is the time. You should be shopping for better rates at least once a year – preferably twice – to ensure you’re not overpaying for services.
7. Check up on insurance coverage.
8. Sort out paperwork.