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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The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Saving Early & Letting Time Work for You
See how starting early—not saving more—can be the most powerful move you make for your long-term future.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
The Big Pause
This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.
Resolutions to Help Build Financial Independence
Pursue financial independence next year with a few simple but empowering resolutions.
A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned
Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.
What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps
An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.
What If Your Kids Decide Against College?
Rising college costs prompt students to seek alternatives; 529 account funds can be used for other education options.
Planning, Saving, and Spending Over a Lifetime
Are you reactive or proactive in your finances? Take control with our step-by-step savings guide.
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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.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
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?
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
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