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.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
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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.
Data Thieves from Outer Space
Learn about the dangers of internet fraud with this highly educational and fun “pulp” comic.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
Managing Money as a Couple
Keys to preparing to grow wealthy together.
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.
Facilitate Family Financial Conversations Across Generations
Start a discussion with your adult kids about generational family finances. Share your retirement and financial goals.
What Can You Buy With 529 Distributions?
This article can be a helpful guide when beginning to prepare for education expenses.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
Personal Finance Calendar
Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.
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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.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
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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.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
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?
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
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