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Laura Bogart

I’m a Financial Advisor: These Are the Money Mistakes To Avoid in 2026

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Turning a New Year’s resolution into a daily reality is a learning process. Knowing what not to do in meeting any goal — from getting physically stronger to saving more money — can be just as valuable as knowing exactly what to do. Just as you figured out that hours in the sauna won’t instantly make you healthier (darn!), you also need to identify which money mistakes could quietly derail your progress this year.

Fortunately, you have help. To understand the money moves that will cause you more frustration than fulfillment in 2026, GOBankingRates spoke with Taylor Kovar, CFP, founder and CEO of Choose 11. Kovar shared clear guidance on the behaviors to avoid for a happier, wealthier new year.

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