5 Financial Resolutions for the New Year

With 2018 almost upon us, now's the time to embrace a seemingly timeless trend: the New Year's resolution. Each year, countless Americans pledge to do better in all aspects of their lives, money being one of them. If you're serious about improving your financial picture next year, here are five items to add to your list.

Only 41% of U.S. households follow a budget on a regular basis. And that's pretty sad, given that budgeting is not only easy, but perhaps the most effective way to track spending and avoid financial trouble.

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