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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The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores
What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
The Average American Budget
Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.
A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned
Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.
Mortgages in Retirement
Explore the benefits and drawbacks to paying off your mortgage prior to retirement with this article.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
Strategies For Managing Student Loan Debt
Five strategies for managing your student debt.
The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores
What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?
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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.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
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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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What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money
Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
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.
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
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?