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Can anyone else believe that the year and the decade are almost over? This next year is going to bring a lot of changes; my husband and I are turning 30 and my husband will be out of grad school. With this excitement comes one thing that’s not so exciting, student loans. That’s why today I’m sharing the ways that Lexington Law Firm can help us get ahead of our 2020 financial goals.
Getting Ahead of 2020 Financial Goals
Sit Down and Talk Budget
The holidays are a time of fun and merriment and no one likes being bummed out by talking about money. But it’s a conversation you and your partner need to have. Look at your current budget, bills, credit card statements and come up with a new budget. Sure, you’re going to have additional income with a new job but you also have more student loans coming in.
Check Your Credit Score
Honestly, I rarely check my credit score so the end of the year is a good time to check. And I know I’m not the only person who rarely checks their credit score! Every year millions of Americans are denied loans for homes and cars due to errors in their credit reports. On average, these errors can take four months to correct. So if you never check, you might never know you have an error or your credit report.
Review Interest Rates
I went to college in the 2008 recession so my interest rates are high. Look into refinancing your current student loans with your provider. You can also call your credit card company sometimes and see if you can lower your interest rate.
Think of Ways to Save Money in the New Year
Maybe start January off as a no unnecessary spending month. Bring your lunch to work, skip the fancy coffee, leave all credit cards at home to take away the temptation of spending.
Do a Home Clean Out and Sell Some Items
Clean out your closet and take items to sell at a local thrift shop, sell furniture that’s sitting in the garage, and take all the extra money and put it in savings. Save it for a rainy day!
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It’s s tough topic to talk about but an important one! Love that you are taking control and responsibility for your future and glad this makes it easier 🙂
Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com
It’s s tough topic to talk about but an important one! Love that you are taking control and responsibility for your future and glad this makes it easier 🙂
Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com
checking your credit score is so important! We found some suspicious activity through looking at my credit score one year
These are such good tips! I seriously need to do all of them!
This is a great topic! I’m all about being savvy with your money!
http://www.rdsobsessions.com
I needed this post so bad! I need to get my ish together before the New Year so I can do my takes quick and easy!
Rachel
http://www.hello-her.com
Great suggestions here. My husband just started a new job, which means us budgeting in a brand new way, and I’m looking forward to really getting our finances in order in 2020!
I definitely have goals
To go Europe this summer, so I have to start my financial planning soon!
Such a great post! This was very helpful! I always love posts like these. I definitely need to have a home clean out!
Budgeting is so important for creating and meeting financial goals! So awesome you’re getting a head start on them before the New Year!
-Morgan
The HER Chronicles [] http://theherchronicles.com
these are all such great tips for the new year!
I am planning to do the no spending month in January. I like to call it a spending diet!