| Among Americans who planned financially "responsible" actions in 2014, the percentage that ... Planned and followed through with resolution | Planned but did not follow through with resolution | |
|---|---|---|
| Decrease household spending | 43 | 15 | 
| Pay down debt | 37 | 15 | 
| Save more next year | 35 | 24 | 
| Save more for retirement | 26 | 16 | 
| Increase value of home | 21 | 9 | 
New Year's Resolutions
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Sources:
harrisinteractive.com

When it comes to the future of handling their finances, Americans take their New Year's resolutions pretty seriously. For each resolution, a larger percent of Americans stuck to their resolution over 2014 rather than abandoning it.