Money
One of the keys to a sound financial strategy is spending less than you take in, and then finding a way to put your excess to work. A money management approach involves creating budgets to understand and make decisions about where your money is going. It also involves knowing where you may be able to put your excess cash to work.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Year-End Charitable Gifting and You
This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
Spotting Credit Trouble
The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.
Data Thieves from Outer Space
Learn about the dangers of internet fraud with this highly educational and fun “pulp” comic.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
What If Your Kids Decide Against College?
Rising college costs prompt students to seek alternatives; 529 account funds can be used for other education options.
The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores
What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?
The Five Basics of Financial Literacy
How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.
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Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
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Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
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