7 money moves to make now to start the new year strong

7 money moves to make now to start the new year strong

Jordan Siemens | DigitalVision | Getty ImagesIf you're like many Americans, the end of 2020 can't come fast enough.Yet before you ring in the New Year and hope for better times ahead, there are moves you should make first to set yourself up for financial success."Use December to reflect on 2020 and plan your goals on the key things that are important to you mentally, physically, emotionally and financially," said certified financial planner Zaneilia Harris, president of Harris and Harris Wealth Management in the Washington, D.C. metro area.The coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic downturn have taken its toll, whether it is families who have lost a loved one, parents trying to navigate virtual education and lack of child care, or those who have lost a job and are struggling financially.More from Invest in You:For student loan borrowers, monthly payments will resume JanuarySingle parents are struggling during the pandemicHow the pandemic is slamming the 'sandwich generation'While there was some relief from the federal CARES Act, those benefits have either expired or are set to run out by year's end — unless there is new legislation. On Tuesday, lawmakers unveiled a $900 billion plan which was quickly rejected by Senate Majority Leader