9 mistakes to avoid making with your money in 2016

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There's no better time to plan a financial tune up than the start of a new year.

While it's important to kick off 2016 with smart money habits, it's equally important to recognize - and steer clear of - some of the worst.

Here, we've rounded up nine costly mistakes you'll want to avoid as you head into 2016: