One of the 5 P’s of Life is “Personal Finance” – your money. While money isn’t everything, it helps you achieve the lifestyle you want to live. Every Tuesday, we tweet personal finance tips to help you achieve your financial goals. Click here to follow us on Twitter. Below are some tips we tweeted last month.

Before filing taxes report name changes to Social Security Administration – IRS and SSA records must match.

When a contractor doesn’t perform work paid for contact the Better Business Bureau for mediation.

When planning for retirement, estimate how much you’ll need for home maintenance and repairs/replacements.

Consider proximity, climate, size + affordability when deciding on your retirement home.

Know why you want to pay off your debt and use visual reminders to stay focused. 

References for our personal finance tips are listed below – click on the title to go to the link. To be added to our monthly email filled with more tips for your money + life, click here.

REFERENCES:

Change Your Name? It Can Affect Your Taxes

Cement contractor took the money but won’t do the job

How retirees can plan for the unexpected

4 Things to Consider BEFORE Buying Your Retirement Home

Got Debt? 11 Surefire Ways to Get Back in the Black