Fete Lifestyle Magazine December 2020 - Holiday Issue | Page 29

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2020 has

been a wild ride for nearly every American. Not only have we been dealing with a global pandemic, but also unprecedented job losses and wild price swings in financial markets. The economic chaos caused by COVID-19 has upended the financial plans of millions of people throughout the year.

Now’s the time to chart a plan to get back on track. As we barrel toward a fresh start in 2021, there are a few things you can do to help set up your finances for success in the New Year. It can be tempting to put some of these personal finance fixes off until next year. But getting a head start will help you make your financial goals happen next year.

Here are a few personal finance must-dos before year-end to help you finish 2020 financially strong and set yourself up for success in 2021.

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