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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Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?
Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Money Myth: You Can’t Bounce Back from Retirement Setbacks
Learn how to plan for inflation, make up for lost time and adjust retirement savings goals as you approach the next chapter.
What Can You Buy With 529 Distributions?
This article can be a helpful guide when beginning to prepare for education expenses.
What To Do When Your Income Reaches 7 Figures
Preserve your high net worth with these foundational tips.
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
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Spotting Credit Trouble
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Mortgages in Retirement
Explore the benefits and drawbacks to paying off your mortgage prior to retirement with this article.
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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.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
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Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
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?
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.