How to start 2018 off on the right financial foot

This expert guide features helpful tips and quick wins so you can accomplish your best financial year yet. This is your year.

by Brittney Burgett

January 03, 2018 | Money

(Download your free 2018 financial guide here.)

The importance of a good start… it can’t be overstated.

You’ve probably spent some time recently reflecting and resolution-making. For many, “make smarter financial decisions” tops the list.

Whether it’s setting up your accounts to autosave, finally rolling over that old employer 401(k), or spending a few minutes to financially protect your family with life insurance, we all have our fiscal goals for 2018. Now, if someone could just help us get going.

Your expert guide to financial well-being in 2018

Enter: CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional Mary Beth Storjohann. We worked with her to build you a financial roadmap for 2018 that’s actually simple. It features helpful tips and quick wins so you can accomplish your financial goals this year – even on days when you have little to no time.

The resolution domination starts with steps one and two, and then you can skip around to whatever sections support your individual goals and family’s financial needs.

This guide is intended to be both thoughtful and thorough. So, print it out. Resolve to try and cover one section per week. Pace yourself. And before you know it, you’ll be on your way to your best financial year yet.

You’ve got this.

Download your free 2018 financial guide now.

About Brittney Burgett

Brittney Burgett is the marketing and communications director at Haven Life, a customer-centric life insurance agency backed and wholly owned by MassMutual. She joined the startup more than five years ago as one of the first ten employees and oversees external communications, content, SEO and various other growth marketing initiatives. Brittney is a passionate leader who believes that managing your financial life doesn't need to be intimidating or complicated and brings that philosophy to all the editorial and brand work at Haven Life. Prior to her role at Haven Life, Brittney worked in public relations, her client list included brands in the tech, food and nutrition spaces.

Our editorial policy

Haven Life is a customer-centric life insurance agency that’s backed and wholly owned by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual). We believe navigating decisions about life insurance, your personal finances and overall wellness can be refreshingly simple.

Our editorial policy

Haven Life is a customer centric life insurance agency that’s backed and wholly owned by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual). We believe navigating decisions about life insurance, your personal finances and overall wellness can be refreshingly simple.

Our content is created for educational purposes only. Haven Life does not endorse the companies, products, services or strategies discussed here, but we hope they can make your life a little less hard if they are a fit for your situation.

Haven Life is not authorized to give tax, legal or investment advice. This material is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for tax, legal, or investment advice. Individuals are encouraged to seed advice from their own tax or legal counsel.

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