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The beginning of a New Year is a great time to make resolutions on what you want to accomplish in the days ahead. One resolution I encourage everyone to make is to get their financial house in order.

By taking the following simple steps to start your estate plan, you'll be well on your way.

Most of us would say we work extremely hard for our money. How would you feel about getting your money to work harder for you instead? The “trick” is getting the math of compound interest on your side.

There’s no getting around it: Saving is hard. Right now, there are probably 100 more exciting things you would like to do with your money than save it. While retirement and other long-term goals may seem like distant dreams, time flies when you are having fun! And the longer you wait, the more challenging it becomes to realize the freedom you envision for yourself in retirement.

One of the best things you can do for yourself early in your adult life is start planning your financial future. Some of you are probably thinking you’ve got plenty of time to work on that, but in this instance, time can be your worst enemy. A great starting point is developing a relationship with a trustworthy, knowledgeable, professional financial advisor – someone with whom you’ll develop a financial map for your future, who’ll help you get a feel for the road, and who’ll be there to guide you through any detours you encounter along your way.