Money Lessons from 2025 and Habits We’re Keeping in 2026
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As we close out 2025, let’s reflect on the financial lessons that shaped our year and the positive habits we plan to carry forward. Don’t miss this week’s discussion, Money Lessons from 2025 and Habits We’re Keeping in 2026, a perfect way to set yourself up for success in the year ahead.
Topic: Money Lessons from 2025 and Habits We’re Keeping in 2026
When: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Where: Join the live hashtag discussion
The panel will include: The American Bankers Association; Jeanne Kelly: Credit expert, identity theft expert, speaker and founder of JeanneKelly.net; Felicity Watts: Author at American Consumer Credit Counseling; Robin Palmer: University of Arizona’s Take Charge Today Financial Literacy Program; Ilyce Glink: Real Estate and Financial Wellness expert, author, speaker, entrepreneur and founder of ThinkGlink.com; Leslie H. Tayne, Esq: Founder and Managing Director of Tayne Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a The Law Offices of Leslie H. Tayne, P.C.); Adriana Ocanas: Consumer Credit Cards Analyst for U.S. News & World Report; Rod Griffin: Senior Director, Consumer Education and Advocacy, Experian; Anthony Weaver: Founder of AboutThatWallet.com; Jennifer White: Consumer Education and Advocacy Team, and Christina Roman: Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian.
Questions we will discuss:
1. What financial trends or events in 2025 do you think had the biggest impact on how people managed money?
2. What’s one money lesson you learned in 2025 that surprised you the most?
3. What can you do to protect your finances from changes in inflation, interest rates, or other factors you can’t control in 2026?
4. What are simple financial habits that can make a big difference over time?
5. What financial steps should people take early in the new year to set themselves up for success?
6. What’s one method for tracking spending habits more effectively in the new year?
7. As we prepare for the New Year, how often should people review their budgets or savings plans to stay on track?
8. How can you turn one-time financial wins (like paying off a debt) into lasting habits?
9. What’s one way to stay flexible if your financial situation changes next year?
10. What’s one question everyone should ask themselves before making a big financial decision in 2026?
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