Instead of waiting to make a New Year’s resolution, a social media trend called the “Great Lock In” encourages people to pursue goals now before the end of 2025.

Setting goals is an important part of life because it motivates us, gives us direction, and provides a sense of success.

Impulse spending can be a big issue for a lot of people, especially during the holiday season. Amanda Christensen said understanding the why behind impulse buys is key to curbing the habit.