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?
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
Building a Solid Financial Foundation
Sustain financial well-being or create wealth through these actions.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards
It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.
Building a Solid Financial Foundation
Sustain financial well-being or create wealth through these actions.
Personal Finance Calendar
Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
Mortgages in Retirement
Explore the benefits and drawbacks to paying off your mortgage prior to retirement with this article.
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Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.