Spring Cleaning: Seven Steps to Get Your Financial House in Order

Spring is finally here, and there's no better time to give your house -- including your financial house -- a good spring cleaning.

If you want to improve your money situation and take control of your financial future, cleaning up your finances regularly will help you more readily reach your goals -- and do so with the least amount of stress. Whether you need to overhaul your budget or get a better handle on your credit standing, there are several things you can do to get your financial house in order this season.

Here are seven smart ways to do some financial spring cleaning: