September may feel early to start thinking about year-end taxes, but that is exactly why it can be such a useful time to review your financial picture.

Holiday spending rarely arrives as one large bill.

An emergency fund is not a number you choose once and keep forever.

A low monthly lease payment can look attractive, while ownership can feel like the more responsible long-term choice. Neither conclusion is automatically correct.

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