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The glow of the holiday season may be wearing off, but now is a great time to check things off your financial to-do list and get your money matters back on track.

Dream colleges don’t have to be financial nightmares. Learn how to plan ahead, maximize aid, and use smart investment strategies—like 529 plans and FAFSA tactics—to make your child’s education affordable and achievable.

Creating a financial game plan for the new year is going to be unique to you, depending on your individual circumstances. But, if your New Year’s resolutions include getting your financial life back on track, you can use these goals as a starting point. Set a Personal Savings Goal Don’t just pick an arbitrary number. Look at your total income and expenses to determine a realistic goal for how much you can set aside each month.