financial resolutions

Retirees may be past the days of resolving to work out more or buy fewer $4 coffees. Yet when it comes to money in particular, resolutions may be even more important for those living on fixed income. From financial nuts and bolts to more holistic aims, here's a look at seven worthy resolutions for retirees to commit to in 2012.

A recent online poll by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling found that decreasing debt was the No. 1 New Year's resolution for 2011, with credit score rehab, boosting savings and reducing dependence on credit cards running a distant second, third and fourth. However, at least one money...

Experts say starting the new year on solid financial footing is essential to long- and short-term prosperity. But it's hard to know what to do -- beyond setting a budget and freezing your credit cards.