Money | MJF Financial

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.

What To Do When Your Income Reaches 7 Figures

Preserve your high net worth with these foundational tips.

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

Managing Money as a Couple

Keys to preparing to grow wealthy together.

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.

Making a Charitable Contribution

There are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock.

Year-End Charitable Gifting and You

This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.

How Big is Money?

Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic

Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time

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

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How Cash Apps Work

Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

The Cost of Procrastination

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

Once Upon a Goal

Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

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Data Thieves from Outer Space

Learn about the dangers of internet fraud with this highly educational and fun “pulp” comic.

U.S. Personal Savings Rate

What can be learned from the savings rate?

Glossary of Scam Terms

A helpful glossary of current scams.

What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps

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

The Five Basics of Financial Literacy

How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.

Making Sense of HSAs and FSAs

How HSAs and FSAs might help your household.

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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?

Once Upon a Goal

Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.

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 Cost of Procrastination

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

The Power of Compound Interest

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

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