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?
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
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.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Making a Charitable Gift
Did you know that there are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock? Learn more about your options.
Managing Money as a Couple
Keys to preparing to grow wealthy together.
The Average American Budget
Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.
Mortgages in Retirement
Explore the benefits and drawbacks to paying off your mortgage prior to retirement with this article.
Understanding FDIC Insurance
FDIC insurance was designed to protect your deposited funds, but do you know how? This article answers that question.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
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What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
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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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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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 Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed 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.