He ordered cleaning supplies from Amazon, gave all his rooms a well-used deep cleanser, and even solved all those unbelievably unpleasant problems in his house. Hell, you even found the time to reorganize your pantry ! It's safe to say you've become a spring cleaning ninja. So, now that your home is practically bubbly, it's time to focus your attention on another area of your life that could use a good spring break: your finances. We met Andrea Woroch, Ambassador of Goldman Sachs, and Marcus, a consumer finance expert, for his seven key tips on how to get their finances straight.
1. Save and consolidate your accounts. The first thing you need to do to keep your finances in shape is to streamline all your online bank statements and bill payments, Woroch says, including the destruction of all previous checks and bank statements that you have collected for no reason. "If you have accounts in multiple institutions, consider consolidating them, especially if you have an account that you no longer use," Woroch advises. Do not be afraid to search the App Store for useful information: Woroch points out that there are countless financial management apps that allow you to link all your accounts in one place to track a child's play.
2. Polish your budget. We know that spending all your expenses can be intimidating (we already know that we are wasting all our dollars), but spring is a good time to review your budget. "The budgets should be re-evaluated each year to reflect changes in life goals and circumstances," says Woroch. "Set up an spending and savings strategy that fits your future goals and those of your family." Track your weekly purchases and monthly bills for a few months. So you get a base so you can make the appropriate adjustments to find ways to reduce. "If you're not sure how to start budgeting, read our tutorial on how to spend your salary and get your budget working for you!
3. Find new ways to clear your debt. If you are struggling with your debts, take a few moments this spring to develop your action plan to pay for it. "If you keep the debt in multiple accounts, not only is it difficult to manage but you spend money on additional interest," says Woroch. "Instead, look for ways to simplify your payments and consolidate your debts into a low-interest personal loan that's due at the same time each month." According to a Marcus survey recently conducted by Goldman Sachs , 77% of creditworthy Americans with credit card debt do not know that they can use a personal loan to pay off their debts Marcus is an online lender offering personal loans at a fixed rate and none Fee for consumers with good credit. "Be sure to consider all of your options when choosing a plan to pay off your loans effectively, and do not be afraid to talk to a counselor to get more personal advice on how to manage your own debt ,
4. Eliminate the clutter that you find during the spring cleaning of the platform. "If you start disentangling this season, look at the items you can sell to increase your budget or get into debt to pay your balance sheets faster," says Woroch. "For example, you can sell unwanted items such as furniture, toys and sporting goods on Facebook, or sell clothing for women and children to ThredUp ." Since unpacking during spring cleaning is a great way to fill your pockets and save for the future, you can pay off your credits or treat yourself to something special.
5. Fix financial leaks and remove unused subscriptions. "The financial losses in your budget are recurring expenses or unnecessary expenses, in which you lose money, for example, if you pay for premium movie channels and video broadcasting services, you probably can not afford to take advantage of both, what is one You should also take the time to check your account overview and monthly credit card for others, recurring expenses and to see if those subscriptions or subscriptions are really necessary like subscribing to the gym that you rarely use or the monthly delivery remember, you can log in again later, if you discover you really miss it. "
6. Update your insurance policies. Can you remember the last time you reviewed your current home and car insurance plans? "A simple online search can help you find better prices or promotions that can save you hundreds of dollars a year." Visit TheZebra.com for help comparing auto insurance policies. Find ways to reduce your monthly payments, such as increasing the franchise for your car insurance, "advises Voroch.If you have money to cover emergencies, and you are a very safe driver, that's a smart one Move. "
7. Take a moment to review your savings and retirement accounts. The last thing you should do before your spring financial recovery is completed for the year, check your retirement accounts and make sure that your investments are always on the right track to achieve your goals. "Think about maximizing your contributions or making the most of the employer programs available to you." For those who do not have a retirement savings account through work or want to contribute more, open an individual IRA. IRA, "says Woroch. Parents should also consider opening a 529 education savings account for their children if they have not already done so. "
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