Money Resolutions Galore!

It's that time of year -- the time when every personal finance publication (including this one -- here are my resolutions) lists resolutions you should consider for the next year. I thought I'd highlight what a few of them were advising. We'll start with Financial Resolutions for the New Year by Smart Money magazine. Their list:

1) Ditch Your Debit Card
2) Boost the Earning Power of Your Checking and Savings Accounts
3) Stick to a Budget
4) Don't Forget to Save For Retirement
5) Pick the Best Credit Card

Now, here's a list from Suze Orman at Yahoo telling how to Get Your Financial Priorities Straight for 2008. Her list:

• Tackle Your Debt
• Scrutinize Your Budget
• Do the Right (Retirement) Thing
• Plan Ahead

Are these starting to sound familiar? ;-)

Finally, here's a list from MSN Money highlighting 10 ways to simplify your life in 2008:

• Use direct deposit.
• Get true overdraft protection.
• Consolidate your accounts.
• Consider two checking accounts.
• Set up a high-yield savings account.
• Create alerts.
• Move your due dates.
• Create a bill calendar.
• Pick the no-brainer options.
• Monitor your money.

So, anyone out there sick of resolutions yet? ;-)

Comments

[Mike W]

I resolve to ignore all resolution posts, articles, news stories, etc. :)

[Beyond Paycheck to Paycheck]

Less resolving, more doing.

[claymeadow]

in addition, don't vote for politicians who will spend all of your money.