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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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

Understanding and Protecting Your Purchasing Power

Learn why your money buys less over time and discover practical strategies to protect your wealth.

The Power of Compound Interest

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

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  Are Subscriptions Draining Your Bank Account?

  Learn practical ways to streamline your budget, manage recurring charges, and reduce unnecessary expenses.

  The History of Currency

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

  6 Money Conversations to Have in a Long-Term Relationship

  Establish a strong financial foundation for your future by discussing these important issues with your partner.

  Your Midyear Financial Checklist

  Use this framework to review your finances, and stay aligned with your goals for the rest of the year.

  How to Read Your Credit Report

  Solve a mystery while learning how important your credit report is with this story-driven interactive.

  Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards

  It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.

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• Videos

  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.

  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.

  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.

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