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.

 
 
Saving for College 101

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?

Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?

Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.

The Cost of Procrastination

The Cost of Procrastination

Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.

 

Personal Finance Calendar

Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.

Mortgages in Retirement

Explore the benefits and drawbacks to paying off your mortgage prior to retirement with this article.

Making Sense of HSAs and FSAs

How HSAs and FSAs might help your household.

Data Thieves from Outer Space

Learn about the dangers of internet fraud with this highly educational and fun “pulp” comic.

Understanding FDIC Insurance

FDIC insurance was designed to protect your deposited funds, but do you know how? This article answers that question.

Pay Yourself First

It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.

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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.

Historical Inflation

See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.

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How Cash Apps Work

Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.

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?

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.

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