Americans’ 5 top financial New Year’s resolutions for 2026

The Motley Fool surveyed 2,000 American adults to find out what people’s most common financial resolutions are

As the New Year approaches, millions of Americans are pledging to reset their financial lives. 

The Motley Fool, a financial advice website, surveyed 2,000 American adults to find out what people’s most common financial resolutions are. And while people are planning to make resolutions — many are worried they won't be able to keep them. A recent study found that even if you can't stick to a budget, just setting an ambitious one will end up saving you money in the long term.

Continue reading to see the five most common goals, according to The Motley Fool.

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Paying off debt 

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