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"Many money disorders stem from past experiences or ingrained beliefs, so reflecting on your money story is a crucial first step," he said.

More importantly, Easterby's side have taken the crucial first step towards another title.

Sen. Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina who chairs the committee, said the hearings are "the first step in our efforts to hold bad actors accountable."

This week, officials from the federal Environmental Protection Agency supervised specialized crews as they began collecting these substances, the first step in what is expected to be a yearlong, multibillion-dollar cleanup and recovery.

Your first step may be to round up some important documents or get access to a computer or smartphone.