11 Ways to Get Your Financial Life in Order

Reduce Your Cable and/or Phone Bill

Renegotiating your cable or phone plan, switching to a lower-tier plan or switching providers can save you hundreds.

“Many of my clients have found this to save them $150 to $200 a month, and they never miss the 500 channels they never watched,” said Peterson. “In fact, I often hear this caused them to be more active while helping them reduce their debt.”