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.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

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Once Upon a Goal

Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.

The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee

Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.

The Power of Compound Interest

Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.

Spotting Credit Trouble

The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.

The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores

What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?

The Five Basics of Financial Literacy

How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.

The Big Pause

This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.

Financially Savvy at Six Figures

Help your clients with these practical steps to make the most of their six-figure income.

Year-End Charitable Gifting and You

This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.

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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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The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

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.