Ask Brianna: How do i make a money resolution that succeeds?

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Q: I never keep my New Year’s resolutions. But this year, I set a goal to save more money. How can I finally stick with it?

A: When we set money goals, our motivations are pure. A new year has just begun, we recently got engaged or we’re trying to stockpile a down payment.

But we give ourselves to...