Making New Year's resolutions during Covid has paid off: Fidelity survey investinyou (In partnership with acorns.)
A rising stock market and government financial relief may have helped some people achieve their goals, but the feeling of control also helped motivate people to make good on physical and mental health goals. Respondents to the Fidelity Survey credited the pandemic with helping them become more thoughtful about saving and spending, closer to family and stronger as individuals.For 2022, the top resolutions are to save more money, pay down debt and spend less.
While the majority felt optimistic about the future, 43% of respondents cite inflation as the No. 1 risk to financial health in 2022. Unexpected expenses and Covid-19's impact on the economy are also key concerns.