People often enter a new year with a sense of optimism, a mindset that researchers have dubbed the “fresh start effect.” Unlike birthdays, new jobs or other time markers, the new year is a universal landmark signaling an interruption in daily life and a positive time to make a change.
After a year marred by economic uncertainty, tariffs, rising debt and persistent inflation, Americans are looking for markers that could predict a better 2026. Money experts spotlighted six trends that could boost your wealth this year.
