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.
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
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The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
Understanding Money Market Funds
Check out this brief article which explores the role Money Market Funds may play in your portfolio.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
Mortgages in Retirement
Explore the benefits and drawbacks to paying off your mortgage prior to retirement with this article.
Year-End Financial Moves to Maximize Your Momentum
Use these year-end financial strategies to help reduce taxes, protect assets, and move into the new year with momentum.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
How to Read Your Credit Report
Solve a mystery while learning how important your credit report is with this story-driven interactive.
Monthly Memberships
A look as how autopay subscriptions can be a drain on your finances, especially when forgotten.
The Average American Budget
Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.
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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.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
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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 Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
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?
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
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.