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.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
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Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
Exploring the Federal Student Grant Program
In this article, explore the benefits of the Federal Student Grant Program.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Are You in the “Sandwich Generation?"
Are you part of the "sandwich generation" that's raising your kids and caring for your parents? These insights are for you.
Setting Your Family’s Financial Values
Set your family's financial values; cast a vision for the future. Talk to your parents and kids. Discuss all options.
Personal Finance Calendar
Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
Glossary of Scam Terms
A helpful glossary of current scams.
A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Life's Transitions
Check out this comprehensive guide to all the stages of your financial life cycle as you navigate each life transition.
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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.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
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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 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.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.