Some people approach finances with vague intentions rather than concrete plans. They hope things will work out and assume they’re on track. But hope isn't a strategy.

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As the calendar flips to a new year, millions of Americans pledge to improve their financial lives. But without a concrete plan, those well-intentioned resolutions often fade quickly. Financial goals ...

Newark Advocate faith columnist Mark Katrick discusses why it's so hard to stick to New Year's resolutions and how tapping into your faith can help.