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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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Once Upon a Goal

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

Pay Yourself First

It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.

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 History of Currency

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

A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned

Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save 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.

Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt

Five strategies for managing your student debt.

How to Choose Between Buying and Leasing a Car

Weigh the pros and cons of leasing versus buying a vehicle based on your driving habits, financial goals, and the car market.

How to Prioritize Financial Goals as Life Gets More Complex

Learn which financial obligations to focus on first, and which ones you can put on hold if you have limited resources.

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Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

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?