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Well, you've decided to better your personal financial situation. That is very good. Though there is a lot of information out there, don't worry because helpful personal finance tips are here! Listed below are some tips that will help you get started and organized so that you can improve your overall financial situation.

Make a list of your bills and put it in a prominent location in your home. This way, you will be able to always have in mind the dollar amount you need to keep yourself out of financial trouble. You'll also be able to look at it when you think of making a frivolous purchase.

A great personal finance tip that can help you save money is to be mindful of how much water you're using in your household. Water can add up, especially if you're using it carelessly. Make sure you fix any leaky faucets so that you aren't wasting any water.

When you are preparing your own tax returns, make sure that you file any deductions that you might be entitled to. If you are not sure what deductions you may be eligible for, you should do some research. Hire a professional to do them for you, if things are still not clear.

Get into do-it-yourself projects. There are so many ways that you can save money, when you learn to do things, like repair and hem your own clothing, hang your own wallpaper and mow your own lawn. There's a YouTube video on how to do just about anything. Consider this the next time you have a home repair or other project that you would normally pay someone else to do.

Eliminate unnecessary credit cards. You do not need to have a multitude of credit cards open on your credit report. This costs you a lot of money in interest fees and drags down your credit score if you have them all above 20% of the available maximum balance. Write the creditors a letter and pay off the balance.

Try to purchase generic items when they are available. Many times the generic product is just as good as the name-brand item. You will end up getting the same type of quality product for a lower price. This will help you save a lot of money in the long run.

Make sure you automate your payments instead of handling them manually if you really want to ensure you always know what's going on. It's more convenient to handle things with computers these days, and records are automatically saved and very easy for you to access and print out for safe keeping.

Going on vacation is important, but you should look for quality instead of quantity. A weekend in the countryside can be just as relaxing as an entire week in an exotic location if you get to do the things you really like. Plan your vacations well ahead of time or at the last minute to benefit from discounts.

Save as much money as you can every month. Having a solid amount of savings on hand is very useful in case of any emergencies. It will enable you to avoid taking out loans or suffering great losses, like your car, simply because you could not afford what you needed at that time.

Set a financial goal to work your way toward financial security. Your goal can be small initially, such as paying off one credit card. Later, you can grow that goal to something like being a millionaire by retirement age. Setting a goal gives you something to work toward. It also allows you to outline specific steps that you will follow in order to get there. Both are important steps toward improving your financial situation.

House sitting can be a valuable service to offer as a way for a person to increase their own personal finances. People will be willing to pay for someone they could trust to look over their belongings while they're gone. However one must maintain their trustworthiness if they wish to be hired.

Now, don't you feel better after reading all those tips? That was a lot of information to think and read through, but at least now you know what to do and where to begin with your personal finances. Also, you can always refer back to the above list of tips if you forget.

The Retirement Group educates corporate employees that are transitioning or retiring with ING Retirement.