Last year, we asked our readers whether we were in a Silent Depression or a booming economy. Clearly, most Americans believe the economy has been in a tailspin. Or, to put it more accurately, they believe their own personal financial situation is,

A lot of us like to start out the new year pledging to turn over a new leaf. Fueled by good intentions, we vow to lose weight, spend less money, or travel more. But the Baylor College of Medicine reports that 88% of people who make resolutions fail before the end of January.

A good way to ensure you stick to your savings goal is by automating it. Once the automatic transfers are set up, saving becomes a habit you won’t have to think about each month. Staying motivated can be easier when you have people on your side.

The start of a new year means many people are setting New Year's resolutions, but as the year drags on, many of us fail to reach these goals. So what's the secret to sticking to a New Year's resolution?

The YMCA of Greater Montgomery has a number of resources and incentives to help keep moving toward those goals set in the new year.