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.
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?
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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Glossary of Scam Terms
A helpful glossary of current scams.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
Understanding Money Market Funds
Check out this brief article which explores the role Money Market Funds may play in your portfolio.
Understanding FDIC Insurance
FDIC insurance was designed to protect your deposited funds, but do you know how? This article answers that question.
The Big Pause
This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.
What Can You Buy With 529 Distributions?
This article can be a helpful guide when beginning to prepare for education expenses.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
Should I Accept a Free Credit Lock?
Learn the ins and outs of credit locks, freezes, and more.
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Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
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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?
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
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