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Tips for Better Financial Health in 2017 Pay yourself first. This time-honored personal finance tip simply means setting aside a portion of every paycheck for your personal savings before you pay your bills or spend money on the pleasures of life. Make a habit in 2017 of depositing a consistent percent of your pay into a savings account and you'll have started down the road toward financial independence. Chart your financial course. Sit down with a 2017 calendar and mark each month with all the major expenses you can predict for the coming year, such as rent, mortgage, car payments, insurance premiums, tuition, and vacations. Think of it as your map through 2017, with the expenses as your major landmarks. Making a physical document to visualize your financial path is a good first step toward creating a solid budget for the year.