Consider this your friendly reminder!

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The end of the year is fast approaching!

Consider this your friendly reminder!

Silver Disco balls on beige background. Happy New Year. Minimal Christmas holiday concept.

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Stock Up on Food

Echeverria suggestsordering groceriesto be delivered on Sunday, January 5.

“Set yourself up for January success and avoid crowds at the supermarket.”

“Costco on New Year’s Eve is actually very quiet and pleasant,” Echeverria says.

Tip Service Workers

Cash is the perfect holiday gift for just about everyone in your life.

Make Donations

Why not end the year on a high note by helping vulnerable communities?

Mahanna advisesmaking those donationsbefore the clock strikes midnight on December 31st.

Not sure what cause to donate to?

Submit Expenses to Your FSA Account

Looking to get reimbursed for your FSA purchases?

Many of us forget to submit those expenses and end up missing out, Mahanna says.

If you havent used your FSA yet, nows the perfect time.

Fun fact: items with sunscreen, like your favorite moisturizer, are often FSA-eligible.

Do a Financial Checkup

Financial expert Jen Reid suggests doing afinancial checkupbefore the end of the year.

She also recommends reviewing Cash Flow to see where you spent your money and how much you saved.

Do you have retirement accounts?

“We rush around trying to do all the things, but we aren’t really there for them.

What if you acknowledged how you are feeling right now?