Top 10 ways to be successful with your financial New Year’s resolutions

by Members Plus Credit Union

We all love making New Year’s resolutions. Being hopeful, optimistic, and setting a goal can help boost our motivation to achieve what we set out to accomplish. According to a 2021 CBS News Poll, 20% of those polled chose “improving finances” as their New Year’s resolution. This made it the second most popular resolution after losing weight and improving health.

Those who wished to improve their finances wanted to do one or more of the following:

  • Save more money
  • Pay down debt
  • Spend less money

As we all know, the key to achieving any New Year’s resolution lies in making a plan. Below, we’ve outlined 10 useful tips to help you achieve your financial New Year’s resolutions this year.

 

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