4 things you need to do to own the new year

by Chris Gottschalk, First Alliance Credit Union

If you’re like most people, your preparations for the new year mostly involves writing up a list of New Year’s resolutions. These resolutions usually involve things like finally getting into shape or decluttering home for good, and while these are worthwhile goals, they’re usually forgotten after a couple of weeks and the new year passes by the same way the last one did.

If you really want to make 2022 your year, don’t just set some New Year’s resolutions and hope that they come true. Instead, take some steps to prepare for the next 365 days and lay the groundwork for this year being your year.

Set Some Financial Goals

One of the best ways you can prepare for the year ahead is by setting some financial goals. Setting financial goals at the start of the year helps you to prioritize what you want to do over the next 12 months. It can also help boost your mood as you start thinking about all the great things you’ll do in the next year.

 

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