Have unopened statements piled up on your countertop? Is the interest rate on your credit cards a mystery? Are you forever losing receipts for items you meant to return? And are you afraid to look at the balance of your retirement account? If staying on top of your financial obligations-much less saving money-seems like a dream, read on. In this unique guide, you will find everything you need to bring clarity, simplicity, and order to your finances, helping you feel secure for the future no matter what life throws at you (or your bank account). For decades, professional organizer Regina Leeds and financial advisor Russell Wild have helped thousands of clients get their lives in order. Using Leeds' unique Zen Organizing approach, they now show you the steps to managing your money effectively. By following this simple week-by-week, month-by-month plan, this is the year you'll finally: Assess Your Current Financial Situation Get All the Bills Paid on Time Curb Credit Card Debt and Boost Your Credit Score Organize Your Financial Documents Stick To a Budget Cut Costs While Saving Time and Energy Save on Your Taxes Refinance Your Mortgage Plan For Your Kids' College Education Maximize Your Retirement Savings Leeds and Wild help you break down important tasks while creating routines over time, and reveal the connection between a streamlined environment and financial security. One Year to an Organized Financial Life makes it possible for anyone to live more calmly and richly on less. Book jacket.