Regret Less, Save More: How to Make Smarter Money Moves in 2025
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Learn how to tackle financial regrets, set achievable money goals, and make 2025 your best year financially.

How can you avoid repeating your biggest financial regrets this year? What are simple steps to improve your savings and spending habits? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss financial regrets and practical resolutions to help you take control of your money in 2025, beginning with a discussion of top financial regrets from 2024. Then, Sara talks to NerdWallet Senior Economist Elizabeth Renter about strategies for creating achievable money goals and overcoming common financial missteps. They share tips for mindful spending, setting boundaries for entertainment and dining budgets, and building habits that improve your credit score.

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In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: financial regrets, how to avoid financial regrets, money goals for 2025, saving tips, budgeting tips, how to budget better, spending habits, improving credit score, automating savings, financial goals, dining out budget, entertainment budget, setting financial boundaries, avoiding overspending, saving for emergencies, saving for financial goals, improving credit utilization, tracking expenses, mindful spending, managing credit cards, financial planning, New Year’s money resolutions, saving on groceries, setting savings goals, avoiding debt, credit score improvement tips, staying out of debt, financial resolutions, credit card tips, spending wisely, financial health, financial planning tips, creating a budget, setting money goals, saving money consistently, and staying financially healthy.

To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email [email protected]).

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