3 Ways to Better Manage Your Money Don’t Forget About Your Financial Goals!
3. LOOK INTO YOUR TAX RECORDS AND PREPARE FOR THE UPCOMING TAX SEASON. Have you looked into the recent tax changes? Have you taken your charitable donations, employment, and even your children’s schooling into account? If not, now is the time to do so before filing your taxes. You never know what can be a tax write-off or the many ways you can save unless you look into the regulations and review your documents. These steps will help you focus on your financial wellness and make strides toward your financial goals. If you have questions about how to prioritize your financial wealth and goals, allow your friends at DuPont Wealth Solutions to help. We will be more than happy to sit down with you and discuss your wants and needs and see what avenue is best for you.
A new year brings a fresh start and new opportunities. As you reflect on the past year and begin creating your goals for 2023, don’t forget about your finances. Focusing on your finances is imperative because the decisions you make now about how you want to manage your money will affect you in the future. So, in honor of January being Financial Wellness Month, here are three strategies you can use to improve your finances for the new year.
modifications now will help prepare you and your family for anything that comes your way. 2. INCREASE YOUR SAVINGS ACCOUNT AND OTHER FUNDS BY 1%. If you have retirement plans, emergency funds, or savings accounts, try to increase the amount of money you put in these accounts by one percent. While it may not seem like much, if you were to increase the amount you put into your savings by one percent every year, your wealth would exponentially increase within a few years. We can’t predict the future, but we can be prepared for it. Adding more to your savings, emergency, and retirement accounts will give you peace of mind because you know that you have money that can help you when needed.
1. REVIEW YOUR BUDGET.
A lot can change in a year. Therefore, it’s essential to revisit your budget and see if there are any adjustments you need to make. Look over your financial goals and see if there is anything you can improve upon, remove, or add. After updating your goals, review your monthly expenses and income, and see if there are any expenses that you can modify or live without. Making these
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SLOW COOKER CHEESY GARLIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Inspired by TheKitchn.com
Brussels sprouts are a tasty seasonal veggie to incorporate into your diet this January. With a creamy cheese sauce, this recipe takes comfort to a new level.
INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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2 1/2 lbs Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
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3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 tbsp heavy cream
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4 oz cream cheese, cubed
1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
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1/2 tsp kosher salt
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DIRECTIONS
1. Coat the inside of a 3–5-quart slow cooker with butter. Add Brussels sprouts, garlic, cream cheese, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine. 2. Cover and cook on LOW until the Brussels sprouts are tender, 2–3 hours. 3. Turn the slow cooker off or to the “warm” setting. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, cream, and nutmeg until the cheeses melt and the Brussels sprouts are coated in a creamy sauce. Season with more pepper to taste.
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