3 money goals you can achieve this year

[MUSIC] Here there I'm Nicole Lapin your personal finance expert with some

tips on how you can make the most of your money. Do you resolve to get your finances under control every single year and then you

drag your feet, you procrastinate a little? We've all been there. It is time to empower yourself with these three easy to achieve

money goals. Goal number one, stop smiling and nodding. When it comes to your money, knowledge is power. If you don't understand

what's happening with your cash, stop pretending and start asking some basic questions. You should know exactly how much money you're making, exactly how much money you're spending and exactly where

it is going. You need to know what kind of debt you have, if you don't know the difference between a savings account or a CD well

do some research. It's time to figure it out, don't let fear or embarrassment prevent you from taking charge. Goal number two,

save $25 a week. Whether you're setting up an emergency fund or just trying to increase your savings you can do this, it's $25 a week, it's a night of takeout. All of

a sudden you'll have $1300 in a year without even thinking. Goal number three, get serious about your debt. Now that you've resolved

to stop smiling and nodding so to speak, it's time to get serious about your debt. Figure out how much you owe exactly and to whom

you owe it then create a plan to cut your expenses, stop borrowing and start paying down that debt once and for all. Once you've prioritized

to pulverize remember that pain and never get back there. How fit are your finances? Take the free money fit assessment at sharecare.com

for a personalized score and an action plan for a healthy financial future.