As Americans Worry More About Money, 7 Financial Advisers Share Their Best Tips for Curbing Spending and Saving More

By Shelby Fishman March 22, 2026 MarketWatch Picks

Americans are growing more anxious about their finances, and many want to tighten up their budgets in the fact of economic uncertainty. CFP Board Ambassadors Nicole Carson, CFP®, David Zuckerman, CFP®, Otto Rivera, CFP®, Gloria Garcia Cisneros, CFP®, Autumn Knutson, CFP® and Scott Ward, CFP® share tips on how consumers can spend with intention instead of impulsivity.