A lot of people have made various attempts to fix their financial situation. However, majority of these people failed. This is because financial resolutions need a long-term behavioral change which is very difficult but not impossible to do. There are other things that can be done to fix one’s finances aside from saving and spending less. Here are three tips to try to be able to manage your money better.

First, obtain a free copy of your credit report. The legislation in 2003 entitles all Americans to an annual free copy of their credit report. Each of the three credit bureaus must provide this copy. It can be obtained via AnnualCreditReport.com.

Despite this privilege, survey shows that almost 2/3 of Americans do not order a copy of their report. Getting hold of one’s report is important because it allows you to understand your credit score. It also helps in identifying errors and disputing them so that changes can be made that will help you obtain loans and additional credit for purchasing your needs. Aside from this, credit ratings these days determine employment. If you are planning to apply for a job, you must know your credit standing to see if it will affect your job application.

Second, go through a medical exam. This is a preventive measure rather than a direct solution to a financial challenge. By going through a medical exam, health care expenses are significantly reduced. This is because minor health problems are addressed early on before the condition gets worse.

Finally, update your beneficiaries. Deaths are inevitable and there are plenty of cases wherein the insurance proceeds go to someone else. Sometimes, this is not the intention of the bereaved family member but since the update was not made prior to death, there is nothing he or she can do about it. Remember that the name indicated as the beneficiary will be the person who will be receiving the proceeds of the insurance.

This holds true even if the will of the dead family member states that it must go to his or her spouse or children. Updating of beneficiaries should be done every time a major life change such as marriage, divorce, child birth or spouse’ death occurs. Accounts that usually need beneficiary designations include the following: 401k, 403, 457 plans, retirement plans for the self-employed, individual retirement accounts or IRAs, credit union plans, disability and life insurance policies and annuities.

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