For non-finance folks, it's hard to know how to start managing your personal finances. Questions like what do I do with my money, should I get a credit card, how do I invest commonly arise. Because of that, I wanted to revisit my starting tips for those looking for answers.

Six starting points to ensure a strong financial future:

1. Understand current obligations/expenses and short/long term financial goals
2. Budget carefully
3. Build credit
4. Fund an emergency reserves account
5. Start investing
6. Avoid bad debt!