How Can We Keep Our Financial Resolutions?

Have you ever failed to stick with a New Year’s resolution? Chances are that’s a ‘yes’. The truth is that most only last a few months. And just like those resolutions to go to the gym three times a week or cook more often, setting financial goals, such as saving more or spending less, can be difficult to maintain. Achieving our goals typically requires self-discipline. But what can we do to increase self-regulation and resist temptation when it comes to our financial decisions?

That’s the topic of this episode. In search of insights, we speak with Professor Johanna Peetz of Carleton University, who has done fascinating research on self-regulation tactics with respect to financial goals. She offers her findings on what seems to work best. We also talk with Max Kayajanian, CFP, a wealth advisor with the Wealth Enhancement Group. He shares tactics he offers to his clients, both younger and older, to help them stay on course with their financial plans.

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