January 1, 2024 • 1 min read

with Dan DeFrancesco

Happy New Year! If you’re looking to set some New Year’s resolutions, check out this advice from a life coach about creating goals you can stick to.

Speaking of New Year’s resolutions, a common one is getting your personal finances in order. That’s the focus of our big story in this abbreviated version of Insider Today.

Let’s settle up.

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The big story

Balancing the checkbook

Of the many things that keep people up at night, finances are usually near the top of the list. 

The new year is a good time to consider getting one’s finances in check. That might seem daunting for some, but even the smallest changes can go a long way regarding money.

Business Insider’s Personal Finance team has plenty of stories to help you get started. For starters, their story hub features loads of info on establishing financial New Year’s resolutions.

Libby Kane, BI’s executive editor for Personal Finance, also highlighted some stories that could be useful to readers trying to figure out their money situation.

• How much will a $5,000 CD make in a year?
• Will mortgage rates go down in 2024?
• 3 things you can do right now to strengthen your investments for 2024
• 5 accounts you can open today to be wealthier by this time next year
• I’m a financial planner, and here’s my best money advice for the new year: Start a travel fund now
• I finally have ‘enough’ money — and this year, it’s time to put it to work
• 5 choices to make with your money today you’ll be happy you did in 6 months
• 4 signs you aren’t going to build the wealth you want without professional help
• I asked 2 financial experts for their best money advice going into 2024

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