As Americans deck the halls and tackle gift lists, the holiday season also offers an opportune moment to reflect on personal finances.
Economic uncertainty seemed to define 2025. Rising tariffs fueled volatility, a cooling job market challenged workers, and inflation stuck around. Nevertheless, an AI investment boom and high-income households’ strong spending powered growth in select sectors. For others, however, an affordability crisis continued to mount.
If you’re looking to finish the year on track, experts’ year-end financial tips can help set the stage for a strong start to 2026.
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The end of the year is often a good time to reflect on what went well in 2025 and what did not.
