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.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
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Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
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?
What Can You Buy With 529 Distributions?
This article can be a helpful guide when beginning to prepare for education expenses.
Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards
It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.
The Big Pause
This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.
Understanding Money Market Funds
Check out this brief article which explores the role Money Market Funds may play in your portfolio.
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.
The History of Currency
Currency has been around for a long time. Here's a quick history lesson.
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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.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
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?
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
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