Financial success can be easy with the right tools. One of our favorite tools to use is a Personal Finance Checklist. When you have a full understanding of your financial picture, it’s easier to take steps toward financial security. Creating a personal finance checklist, especially if you update and review it regularly, can greatly enhance your focus and action plan and give you building blocks for future success.

It’s important to realize that everyone experiences unexpected setbacks in their financial life. With the right tools, you can more easily recover from these setbacks and more forward.

So how do you get started with a personal finance checklist? Our infographic lists 4 basic steps you can take to build yours today.

Personal Finance Checklist Infographic

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This article was syndicated and originally appeared on the CESI Debt Solutions website.