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.
Buying vs. Leasing a Car
Whatever your relationship with your car, it may eventually come time for a new one. Familiarize yourself with your options.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Planning, Saving, and Spending Over a Lifetime
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How Big is Money?
Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic
Making a Charitable Gift
Did you know that there are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock? Learn more about your options.
Facilitate Family Financial Conversations Across Generations
Start a discussion with your adult kids about generational family finances. Share your retirement and financial goals.
How to Read Your Credit Report
Solve a mystery while learning how important your credit report is with this story-driven interactive.
How to Effectively Budget as a Couple
Be sure that you agree on how to go about combining your finances as a couple before discussing how you'll handle expenses.
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What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
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.
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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 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.
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.