Although we
hesitate to say it out loud, it appears that summer is actually coming to an
end. Fall is here, and instead of
continuing to live in a world of denial wishing for flip flops and beach days,
you will have a much more relaxing winter if you follow these four financial* “to-do’s” this fall:
- Prepare your vehicles or summer toys for winter – take care of the engines that will either get a lot of use this winter (new tires, tune up, ect.) and get the engines you won’t use until next summer winterized early. Don’t wait until last minute when you may be forced to paying a little more for a rush or have fewer options.
- Make your holiday shopping list now! I know this sounds a little crazy, but budgeting for the holiday season now will allow for less of a monthly burden than starting December 24th. Scope out the sales while you have plenty of time to hunt for the best prices. You will also feel mentally more relaxed approaching the holidays with a plan.
- Clean out your summer closet – Make room for your warmer clothes by cleaning out the summer items that you won’t wear again. Take them to a consignment shop to make a few bucks or donate them. Not only will you have a better idea of what you actually need (vs. want) for your winter wardrobe, but you will also have room in your closet for the new items you find on sale (because you obviously will be bargain hunting for those new items, right?!).
- Take a look at your flex spending account – don’t wait until the last two weeks of December when you have to use it or lose it. Plan now what you can use, whether it’s a new pair of glasses for your kid that just started school or that dentist visit you’ve been putting off.
What other
ways are you preparing your finances for the colder months? Let us know on Twitter @honorcu using
#askhonorcu!
Listen to Honor's Kaylee chat with 97.5 Y-Country's Wild Bill about their fall finance tips!
*Source - http://www.mydollarplan.com/15-must-do-fall-finance-tips/
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