9 Financial Spring Cleaning Tips That Can Save You Thousands

After a long and frigid winter, is there anything more satisfying than opening the windows, letting in the crisp spring air, and taking care of all the cold-weather clutter? However, while you’re scrubbing the baseboards and donating your old sweaters (and a whole lot of other stuff), there is another “house” that needs some attention: your finances.

Financial clutter can sneak up on you. After all, you won’t find it sitting in a corner looking unkempt. Instead, you’ll see it manifest as forgotten subscriptions, creeping debt, and unneeded insurance policies.

Fortunately, spring is the perfect season to recalibrate. It doesn’t matter if you’ve recently experienced a major life change, like a promotion, a new baby, or a move, or if you’re simply feeling overwhelmed by your finances; these nine tips will help you improve your financial plan.

This post originally appeared at DUE.