new years resolutions

The start of a new year is a traditional moment for turning over a new leaf -- but real change doesn't come easy. With that in mind, we're asking you, our readers to share your best financial planning stories, tips and secret strategies.

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.

It's a fundamental principle of human nature: The pain of loss is stronger than the pleasure of gain. So can the pain of potentially losing some cash motivate Americans to keep their commitments to exercise?

Develop a spending plan can help limit impulsive purchases and set your priorities for the coming year. With that in mind, these 12 ways to spend $1,200 in 2012 offer a mix of the practical and the indulgent. Even if you don't have that much, the tips may give you some ideas on how to get the most from your money to help you and others.

So we're deep into the month of January, and if you're like me, you've already fallen off the wagon when it came to your New Year's resolution to lose weight. But maybe some people are still hanging in there, trying hard to get in shape.

It's hard to make huge changes in your spending habits all at once. To reach your new year's resolution to manage your finances better, try small steps instead. Financial experts offer 10 easy suggestions that could help you spend less and save more in 2011.

With more Americans making New Year's resolutions this year, here are three tips to help you stick to three of the most popular: 1. Get Fit/Lose Weight Tip to Stick to it: Involve Money: Diet and exercise are always at the top of the list, and while everyone has a plan -- "to fit into the jeans I...

They say humans are creatures of habit. And this is especially true when it comes to how we manage our money -- which is probably why revising our bad money habits ranks as the most popular New Year's Resolution, hands down. Not only are bad money habits pervasive and dramatically impact our...

With the start of a new year come new goals. Some strive to stay organized, while others hit the gym in hopes of a smaller waist size. Whatever your New Year's resolution may be, iTunes has plenty of apps on hand to help users start 2011 the right way. Lose It For those looking to drop a few...

After overindulging in stuffing, turkey and holiday cookies for the last month, it's time to step on the scale and assess the damage. When the clock hits midnight on New Year's Eve, it marks the promise of new beginnings, resolutions and, for many, a strict weight loss plan. Before forking over the...