It’s hard to believe it will soon be over.
Now is the time wrap up your finances for the year, and start planning for 2015.
This post originally appeared onLearnVest.
As any five-year-old will tell you, the holidays are all about presents.
Toys for your kids, ties for your dad, squeaky stocking stuffers for furry family members.
But what about givingyourselfa treat this holiday seasonlike the gift offinancial progress?
Don’t worryaninvesting checkuponly takes a few minutes.
Learn to Budget Your Time
You may already be a money management ninjabut how are yourtimemanagement skills?
The end of the year is a great opportunity to reevaluate the way you spend each day.
Maybe you want to cut back on your work hours so you might pick up your kids from school.
Revisit Your Budget
Way, way back in January, you set up amonthly budgetfor 2014.
Now’s the time to review your progress.
Were you unrealistic with your goals?
Was there a particular area where you consistently struggled?
Take control of your money.
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