In a bleak economic period, like the one we are going through,tips to imrove your finances are especially of relevance, for both the wealthy, and the not so wealthy alike.

Here is an article from Smart Money, about the 5 most important things you can do to improve your financial situation.  The tips may seem like no brainers, but are important nevertheless, because given the state of the economy, it is tempting for most people to ignore their finances.