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 Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
Mortgages in Retirement
Explore the benefits and drawbacks to paying off your mortgage prior to retirement with this article.
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
What Can You Buy With 529 Distributions?
This article can be a helpful guide when beginning to prepare for education expenses.
The Average American Budget
Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.
Setting Your Family’s Financial Values
Set your family's financial values; cast a vision for the future. Talk to your parents and kids. Discuss all 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.
Monthly Memberships
A look as how autopay subscriptions can be a drain on your finances, especially when forgotten.
The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
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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.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
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.
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
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