Financial New Year Resolution for 2026: Galloping Ahead in the Year of the Horse!
Holy shit, I'm already 35. Time sure pass quickly when you're in your 30s. Hence, as 2026 just started, its time to review my new year resolutions and set a few clear and measurable financial goals. This post is written in reference to my previous year's post "Financial New Year Resolutions for 2025," as this allows me to see my progress in achieving what I set out previously and to see if my "financial goalpost has shifted." 1. Gun for $1,000 per month passive income. Previously I didn't review my month passive income, but given that some visible numbers make for a richer discussion, here we go. Once again, disclaimer that everyone's financial situation is different, hence whether $1,000 monthly passive income is "enough" for you really depends on your personalized situation. Why $1,000 per month? 2 simple reasons. Firstly, $1,000 per month represents a sizeable enough amount that allows you to off-load some bigger ticket expenses li...