12/12/2025
The end of the year is the perfect time to set yourself up for financial success in 2026. These three steps can help you start the year with clarity and control.
• Review your emergency fund. Consider whether you used it this year and whether your monthly spending has changed. A helpful guideline is three to six months of essential expenses. If your cushion is low, rebuilding it can help protect you from unexpected costs.
• Update your 2026 budget. Look at what actually happened in 2025. Identify areas where you overspent as well as areas where you had flexibility. Use that insight to create a budget that matches your current priorities, whether that is more travel, paying down debt, or increasing retirement contributions.
• Rebalance your portfolio. Market movements throughout the year can shift your asset mix. Rebalancing helps you stay aligned with your target risk level and long term goals.
Starting the year with these foundations in place means you are not scrambling to catch up.
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-The Abundo Wealth Team