As 2026 approaches, many Americans are prioritizing their finances, reflecting on the findings from a recent survey by Boston-based Fidelity Investments. The survey indicated that 64 percent of respondents are considering financial resolutions for the new year, an increase from 56 percent in 2025.1
With concerns about affordability prominent in people’s minds, Ed Jastrem, Chief Planning Officer at Heritage Financial, and other financial experts have shared their insights on effective financial resolutions to consider.