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The last quarter of the year can feel like a sprint to meet deadlines, but it’s also a time to step back and reflect on your progress and goals.

“When you get close to the end of the year, life gets busy,” says Kevin Feig, certified financial planner and founder of the firm Walk You to Wealth in Dover, Massachusetts. There's open enrollment, holiday spending and, of course, forecasting for tax time. Anticipating what's coming can help you get ahead.

Here are six steps to take before the clock strikes midnight on Dec. 31:

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