By Colleen Weber, CFP^®, CPA

If you’re like most Americans, you spend the month of December neck-deep in Christmas parties, shopping for gifts, and planning for travel. You probably only think about your finances when you look at your credit card statements and see how much you’ve spent this season.

But since finance-related resolutions are always a popular choice, (1) why don’t you give yourself a head start on your 2020 financial goals? Here are 5 critical financial actions you’ll be glad you tackled when the ball drops on New Year’s Eve!