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.
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Mortgages in Retirement
Explore the benefits and drawbacks to paying off your mortgage prior to retirement with this article.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
The Average American Budget
Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.
Exploring the Federal Student Grant Program
In this article, explore the benefits of the Federal Student Grant Program.
Understanding Money Market Funds
Check out this brief article which explores the role Money Market Funds may play in your portfolio.
The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
Year-End Charitable Gifting and You
This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.
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.
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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.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
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The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
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?
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.