4 Realistic New Year’s Resolutions that Will Set You Up for Financial Success in 2024 (and beyond) | E129

The Struggle is Real: Financial Independence Strategies for Young Adults

Dec 18 2023 • 11 mins

I’ve noticed that New Year’s resolutions have been taking some heat lately. I get it, it is totally illogical that a single predetermined day is chosen for everyone to start a major life change and by February, most of us have given up on our grand changes and retreated back to our normal lives.

But there is something about a fresh calendar year that gives me hope and naturally makes me prioritize the changes that I’ve been putting off. I think with intentionality and some realistic level setting, New Year’s resolutions don’t have to be something you feel guilty about by February.

But what do I mean when I say intentional and realistic level setting? Have you heard the quote, “Most people overestimate what they can do in a year and underestimate what they can do in a decade?”

Well, that summarizes why New Year’s resolutions get their bad rep. We set unrealistic expectations - to completely reinvent our career path, pay off 6-figures in student loans, or to go from super spender to super saver. These goals are just impractical - at least in a short timeline such as a year.

Here is the thing - you don’t need to solve all of your money problems in one year. You just need to point the sail in the right direction. So what would be more practical New Year's resolutions related to money?

Well, that’s what we are going to talk about today. Here are 4 realistic financial goals that if accomplished in 2024 will set you up for a decade of success.

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