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Setting New Financial Goals Feels Powerful; Sticking to Them Can Be Tough
SAN FRANCISCO, January 05, 2026--A new Wells Fargo survey finds nearly all U.S. adults planning a New Year’s resolution for 2026 are considering finances as part of their resolutions, with saving more money the top resolution among U.S. adults 25 years of age or older with a yearly household income less than $100,000.
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