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David Nadelle

4 Things That Made Managing Money Harder in 2025 — and How To Avoid Them in 2026

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As 2026 continues to unfold, many people are starting to look back at the goals they made last year and evaluate where they succeeded and where they failed. Financial goals are good, but it’s the process that really matters.

When it comes to financial targets, 2025 was as tough a year as any for trying to get ahead. Inflation, consumer prices and interest rates remained higher than promised by the current administration, job growth stalled and the dollar dropped against other currencies, making it difficult for any American to manage their money.

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