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.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
Understanding FDIC Insurance
FDIC insurance was designed to protect your deposited funds, but do you know how? This article answers that question.
Debunking Money Myths: Saving is Impossible in This Economy
Discover money-saving tips and challenges to help you build wealth and reach your financial goals, even in tough times.
The Big Pause
This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.
Money Myth: You Can’t Bounce Back from Retirement Setbacks
Learn how to plan for inflation, make up for lost time and adjust retirement savings goals as you approach the next chapter.
Making Sense of HSAs and FSAs
How HSAs and FSAs might help your household.
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.
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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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The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
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.
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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