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When we think of spring cleaning, we often think of going through our homes and consolidating our belongings. Whether it’s going through our closets Marie Condo-style, or channeling our mothers’ habits of having a spotless and clutter-free home, amidst the cleaning frenzy we often neglect cleaning up our own finances. It’s not just about sorting out our lives physically, but financially. As we readjust over a lost hour of sleep and welcome sunnier days, it’s time to take our finances head on. Here are 12 ways you can spring clean your finances:
As the effects of COVID-19 are being felt globally, many leaders have asked citizens to self-isolate and self-quarantine to prevent the spread of the virus even further. Self-quarantine can seem scary as it means being isolated from people and things that we love. Instead, let’s look into self-quarantine as an opportunity to catch-up on the things we’ve not had time to do due to personal, professional and familial obligations. I think the biggest opportunity here is the time you’ll have to review and manage your finances. Now is the time to act. If you have a bit of downtime, instead of fully engaging on Netflix marathons (which is fine in moderation), may I suggest taking a look at this list of items you can do to strengthen your finances for the days ahead.