5 financial resolutions you can’t keep

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Set yourself up for a richer New Year by avoiding these common resolution mistakes

Jan 2, 2012

New Year’s resolutions list with red X through it

Peering at your financial flaws is a lot like trying on a new swimsuit in front of a 360-degree mirror – you probably won’t like everything you see. But if you are serious about trimming the fat from your spending and making this your best financial year ever, you must take a long, hard look at your finances. Unfortunately, many of the most common financial resolutions don’t add up to a well-proportioned financial picture. In fact, many resolutions are bound to fail by design. Find out which ones you should avoid making, and how to make resolutions that will succeed.

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