A little spring cleaning in personal finances can create a...

A little spring cleaning in personal finances can create a blossoming bank account, like these cherry blossoms, a sign of spring. (April 4, 2012) Credit: AP

Giving your house a spring cleaning? Bet your finances need a good cleanup, too.

Automate savings to help battle temptation.

Smart moves now are like planting seeds, but instead of a colorful bloom, it's your bank account that will blossom.

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