Big changes — like growing your family, getting married, or moving into a new home—are exciting. But they come with stresses and responsibilities that often distract us from larger life planning. In fact, marriage, pregnancy, the gain of a new family member, a change to a different line of work, and a mortgage over $20,000 all appear in the 20 most-stressful life events, according to Dartmouth research.

The truth is, though, there are things that should be at the top of your to-do list when you’ve passed a milestone or taken a big step. Here are a few must-dos you should consider:

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