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.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
The Big Pause
This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.
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?
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 Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
Making Sense of HSAs and FSAs
How HSAs and FSAs might help your household.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
Mortgages in Retirement
Explore the benefits and drawbacks to paying off your mortgage prior to retirement with this article.
Spotting Credit Trouble
The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.
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Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
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Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
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 Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
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