Do you have a financial self-care routine?

0:00You're listening to Life Kit from NPR.

0:06Hey, everybody, it's Marielle.

0:08There are these things that you're supposed to do every day, week, month, and year to stay healthy.

0:14Like brush your teeth twice a day, floss once a day, shower every so often, go to the doctor, get that colonoscopy, move your body at least 150 minutes per week.

0:26I know, it's a lot, and we're not doing all of these things consistently.

0:30Give yourself a break, do your best.

0:32The reason I bring this up is that there's a version of this for your financial health.

0:36When it comes to money, there are certain things you should do to take care of yourself, and they have a cadence.

0:41Daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly.

0:44You could almost plot them out on a calendar.

0:47On this episode of LifeKit, we're going to walk through that calendar with you.

0:50We'll talk about the super practical stuff.

0:52You know, here is when to check on your tax withholdings and your investment accounts.

0:56But we'll also go beyond the number crunching.

0:58Because something I always tell people is the overwhelmed, overstimulated, exhausted brain cannot engage in financial planning.