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Mid-Year Financial Check-In

| Posted in Everyday Banking Tips

A mid-year financial check-in is the perfect time to review your progress, adjust your budget for seasonal spending (like summer vacations or higher utility bills), and ensure you are on track to meet your annual financial goals. By analyzing the first six months of the year, you can spot spending leaks, rebalance your investments, and course-correct before the year ends. 

Budget

Compare Budget vs. Reality

Take a look back on the past six months. What did you budget versus actually spend per month? Now is an ideal time to adjust your budget as needed for the rest of the year, based on the reality of your spending.

Review your cash flow. Check where your money has gone over the last six months. Look at bank and credit card statements to identify unexpected seasonal spikes in spending. 

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Assess Savings & Retirement Progress

Review your savings goals. Revisit your short-term and long-term savings goals that you set in the beginning of the year and adjust them as needed.

Check in on your retirement contribution progress. If your annual limit or budget allows, increase your contributions. 

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Review Debt

Gather details on each debt. Compile a comprehensive list of each current balance, interest rate and minimum monthly payment.

Review your debt payoff plan. Make sure your payoff strategy for outstanding debt balances is working with your budget and adjust as needed.

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