Released: December 28, 2006

Five financial resolutions for young adults

Source: Erin Burt, Kiplinger's

Year after year I make a resolution to get in shape. I’ve bought books, tapes, and videos in hopes of devising an exercise plan that will have me looking like Jennifer Garner in a matter of weeks. I even moved into an apartment complex with a workout room so I couldn’t blame my failure to get to the gym on traffic or weather.

But come January 31, my tennis shoes are always buried in the back of my closet, my jogging pants still have their tags on and I’m back on the couch in front of the tube.

Most of you probably have similar results with your New Year’s delusions, er, resolutions. You have the best of intentions, but seem to fall short. But here are five goals that make it easy to stay motivated (and you won’t have to miss your favorite TV show). With our tips and tools, you just might meet your goals this year.

1. Start saving for a house If you long for a home to call your own, make this the year you stop dreaming and start acting. The beauty of this resolution is that it’s easy to stay focused - you’re constantly reminded of your goal every time you write your rent check.

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