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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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?
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Making a Charitable Gift
Did you know that there are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock? Learn more about your options.
How to Effectively Budget as a Couple
Be sure that you agree on how to go about combining your finances as a couple before discussing how you'll handle expenses.
Year-End Financial Moves to Maximize Your Momentum
Use these year-end financial strategies to help reduce taxes, protect assets, and move into the new year with momentum.
The Average American Budget
Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.
The Many Ways to Measure Inflation
Different inflation indexes may tell different stories. Here's what that could mean for you.
How to Read Your Credit Report
Solve a mystery while learning how important your credit report is with this story-driven interactive.
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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.
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.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
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