SUMMARY: As 2025 approaches, setting financial resolutions can help you stay motivated. Experts suggest evaluating your finances from 2024 and setting attainable, specific goals. Key tips include changing your relationship with money, defining your financial goals with a clear “why,” and creating a budget. Consider paying down high-interest debt and using tools like balance transfer cards or personal loans. Set realistic, sustainable goals and automate savings where possible. Protect yourself from scams by taking time with decisions, and focus on financial wellness by addressing mental health and financial trauma. These steps can help you stay on track financially in the new year.

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SUMMARY: Houthi rebels fired a missile at Israel on Friday, hours after Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s main airport, killing three people and wounding dozens, including a U.N. crew member. The missile was intercepted before entering Israeli territory. The Houthis have also targeted shipping in the Red Sea in solidarity with Palestinians. Meanwhile, Israeli warplanes struck Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah-related infrastructure. In Israel, violence escalated with a stabbing attack on an 83-year-old woman. In Syria, 730,000 displaced people face harsh winter conditions, with flooding damaging tents and ongoing risks from explosive ordnance. In the Golan Heights, Israeli forces wounded six civilians.

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SUMMARY: Millions of people are expected to travel by plane or car for the holiday season, with road congestion increasing by 30%, particularly during the New Year’s weekend. Around 6.4 million people in Florida are expected to travel more than 50 miles. AAA advises avoiding the busy afternoon and evening hours, with some travelers suggesting leaving early to avoid rush-hour traffic. Florida Highway Patrol warns of increased crashes and deaths, urging patience on the roads and caution against aggressive driving. FHP also highlighted the dangers of driving under the influence, with AAA offering free rides and tows through January 2.

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