Simple Financial New Year’s Resolutions You Can Actually Keep
Kick off 2026 with simple, doable money habits that help you protect your accounts, grow your savings and stay on track all year long.
Financial Writer
Olivia Surry is a content writer, strategist and marketing professional with more than nine years of experience in marketing and brand storytelling. She specializes in copywriting, tone of voice, editing and messaging development. A Central Pennsylvania native and proud Trinity High School graduate, Olivia earned dual bachelor’s degrees in integrated marketing communications and theatre studies from Ithaca College. She has been recognized as a Harrisburg Young Professionals “20 in their 20s” honoree and a Central Penn Business Journal “Woman to Watch.”
Kick off 2026 with simple, doable money habits that help you protect your accounts, grow your savings and stay on track all year long.
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