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 Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time

Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.

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?

8 Tips for Managing Sudden Wealth

With great wealth comes great responsibility. Here’s how to make smart, confident decisions with newfound money.

What If Your Kids Decide Against College?

Rising college costs prompt students to seek alternatives; 529 account funds can be used for other education options.

Wealth and the Single Parent

Making smart financial choices while raising kids on your own can require additional planning and discipline.

Building an Emergency Fund: Your Financial Safety Net

Relying on credit cards in a crisis could be costly. The smarter choice? Start building your personal emergency fund.

Personal Finance Calendar

Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.

What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps

An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.

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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 Power of Compound Interest

Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.

The Cost of Procrastination

Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

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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Should You Buy or Lease Your Next Car?

Before choosing your next car, make sure you can answer these questions related to finances, driving frequency and more.

The History of Currency

Currency has been around for a long time. Here's a quick history lesson.

Is College Right for You?

For some, going from high school graduation to college makes a lot of sense. It might not be the best path for everyone.

The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee

Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.

Five Do's and Don'ts of Medical Debt

1 in 5 Americans say they struggle to keep up with their medical expenses – luckily, there may be more options than it seems.

6 Ways To Help Fund a Child’s Financial Foundation

Saving and investing strategies to help your kids and grandkids reach key milestones and build long-term wealth.

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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.

The Power of Compound Interest

Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.

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 Cost of Procrastination

Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.

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