Ep 161: 22 Life & Money Resolutions for 2022

As we prepare to turn the page to the new year, it’s time to start thinking about our goals and laying out the resolutions we want to achieve in 2022. Sharon and Jeremy will take you through 22 life and money resolutions that will help you grow as a CRNA and put you on a path to financial freedom.   Read more: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-161-22-life-money-resolutions-for-2022/3132/(opens in a new tab)    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   Make a Memorial or Tribute Gift to the AANA: https://www.aana.com/docs/default-source/foundation-aana-com-web-documents-(all)/memorial-and-tribute-gift-summary.pdf?sfvrsn=de8545b1_0   What we discuss in this episode:  2:01 – Looking back on 2021 3:17 – Setting goals and resolutions 4:35 – Resolution #1 – Reduce your debt 7:11 – Resolution #2 – Boosting retirement savings 8:41 – Resolution #3 – Prepare for unexpected 10:57 – Resolution #4 – Don’t overreact to the headlines 12:24 – Resolution #5 – Set a budget 15:13 – Resolution #6 – Meet with financial & tax advisors 16:52 – Resolution #7 – Check beneficiary designations 19:39 – Resolution #8 – Carve out time for tough conversations 21:40 – Resolution #9 – Audit your insurance 22:58 – Resolution #10 – See if refinancing your home makes sense 23:46 – Resolution #11 – Organize your finances 25:35 – Resolution #12 – Check your credit 28:06 – Resolution #13 – Understand and review 1099 options 35:06 – Resolution #14 – Have a retirement income plan 31:34 – Resolution #15 – Look for more donation opportunities 33:00 – Resolution #16 – Ask about Roth conversions 34:30 – Resolution #17 – Update paycheck withholdings 35:21 – Resolution #18 – Rebalance your portfolio 35:51 – Resolution #19 – Plan your transition into retirement 37:30 – Resolution #20 – Consolidate your accounts 38:19 – Resolution #21 – Define your why or revisit it 40:08 – Resolution #22 – Listen to more episodes of the podcast 41:24 – 5 signs for good financial health