If you've ever said "This is the year I get my financial life in order," you're not alone. New York Times writer John Schwartz made that exact statement and turned it into a book, chronicling his journey from financially confused to financially sound. Between writing a will, adding more to his 401(k) and getting a handle on all of his investments, he came out of the year with a weight off his shoulders and his financial life in order.

So, let's get Charged Up! about making this year we finally get our own financial lives in order!