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
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
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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.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Should I Accept a Free Credit Lock?
Learn the ins and outs of credit locks, freezes, and more.
The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt
Five strategies for managing your student debt.
Personal Finance Calendar
Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.
Monthly Memberships
A look as how autopay subscriptions can be a drain on your finances, especially when forgotten.
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
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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.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
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.
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.