Don't leave it too late to clean up finances

THE idea of "Swedish death cleaning" has been gaining momentum, with videos popping up on social media encouraging people to declutter their homes in anticipation of their death to ease the burden on loved ones.

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Kara Gammell, finance expert at MoneySuperMarket, suggests we should apply this concept to our finances.

She says: "It's about getting your ducks in a row to make things easier for people you care about down the line."

Kara says this is especially important if you have children, a partner or anyone who relies on you financially.

If the financial admin seems like a daunting task, here are some tips to help you...

Set aside 15 minutes for financial admin