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.

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The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt

Five strategies for managing your student debt.

Once Upon a Goal

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• Articles

  The Five Basics of Financial Literacy

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

  Personal Finance Calendar

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

  The Half Million Dollar Baby

  The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.

  The Average American Budget

  Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.

  Understanding Money Market Funds

  Check out this brief article which explores the role Money Market Funds may play in your portfolio.

  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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• Calculators

  Credit Card Payoff

  Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.

  Historical Inflation

  See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.

  Lifetime of Earnings

  Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.

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• Videos

  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.

  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 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.

  Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

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