A new survey about New Years resolutions indicates that Americans want more help with their finances than their fitness.

The survey, conducted by Allianz Life, found that 40.7% of respondents want help from a financial expert in 2010 compared to 27.3% who want the assistance of a personal trainer.

Financial guidance ranked highest among the survey’s youngest and oldest generations, with 43.4% of the 18-24 group and 42.4% of those 65 and up selecting a financial expert over help getting fit.

But like most New Year’s resolutions, of the 1,000 respondents to the survey, when asked what resolution they are most likely to keep, 40.2% said diet and exercise versus 38.7% who vowed to manage their money better.

A majority of respondents stated that financial issues should be at the top of the nation’s New Year’s resolution list, however. More than half (52.6%) said creating jobs and reducing unemployment should be a top priority, followed by fixing the nation’s economy (32.4%), solving health care issues (10.6%) and mending strained international relations (4.4%).

Regarding their own personal finances, 33.6% of respondents said they “did not have enough money” to worry about financial planning, while 33.2% said they are including financial planning in their 2010 resolution. Another 23.3% said they already have a solid financial plan in place.

“Feelings about the future are mixed, but people fundamentally agree that the nation and its citizens must focus on rebuilding a strong financial future. The survey also shows a lack of confidence in exactly how to manage finances well,” said Nancy Jones, chief marketing officer for Allianz Life, in a statement. “Whether focusing on managing money better or saving for the long term, a financial professional can help to identify specific clients’ needs and concerns.”