The 2nd New Year: Another Chance to Reach Your Money Goals

The 2nd New Year: Another Chance to Reach Your Money Goals
Personal finance is a marathon, not a sprint. And if you keep your eye on the prize, you can still reach your goals—you've just got to keep moving. Maridav/Shutterstock
George Kamel
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As humans, we’re wired for growth. But (and it’s a big ol' “but”) we’re also prone to laziness, apathy, impulse, stress, and guilt­. And right about now is when most of us have let our January resolutions fall by the wayside—especially the financial ones.

You see, on the road to accomplishing money goals, there are a thousand distractions, shortcuts, opinions, excuses, and traps along the way. Maybe you had committed to paying off some debt, getting on a budget, working a second job, or eating out less. But then you had a flat tire. And the HVAC system bit the dust. And inflation went through the roof. And the stock market went into a free fall. Maybe you’ve slipped back into old money habits or feel like this just “isn’t your year” to hit those money goals.

George Kamel
George Kamel
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George Kamel is a personal finance expert with a counter-cultural approach to money. He is the host of The Fine Print and EntreLeadership podcasts on the Ramsey Network. Since 2013, Kamel has served at Ramsey Solutions, where his goal is to help people spend less, save more, and avoid consumer traps, so that they can make the most of their money. 
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