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Six ways to set financial resolutions that will actually stick
Financial advisors highlight simple financial habits and goal-setting for 97% of Americans planning 2026 resolutions to improve savings, credit, and income streams.
- Financial advisors say there are simple steps now to support 2026 resolutions, with 97% of Americans under $100K income considering goals, per Wells Fargo and Ipsos survey.
- Advisors note balancing enjoyment now with saving for the future makes goals sustainable, while top motives like saving more, spending less, and starting side hustles shape 2026 guidance from Chelsea Ransom-Cooper and Cristian Mundy.
- Practical steps include automated transfers each payday, phone homescreen reminders, sticky notes on credit cards, and limiting goals to three to five with examples like $20 each week.
- Habit formation matters because turning actions into habits makes behavior easier to sustain, and Mundy advises using automations and fundamental processes to maintain progress.
- Adjust goals for income changes like raises or new jobs and new expenses such as higher rent or medical bills, and avoid comparison due to social media influence as you plan for 2026.
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