People factoring cost of living into New Year resolutions, research finds

The findings are part of a PTSB survey of consumer attitudes (PA/Niall Carson)

Sorting out personal finances and cutting back on spending are among the public’s main New Year resolutions, according to research.

More than 80% of people already have a resolution in mind, with commitments on losing weight, getting fit or improving diet featuring prominently (26%) along with spending more time with family and friends or taking better care of mental health.