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?
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The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Understanding Money Market Funds
Check out this brief article which explores the role Money Market Funds may play in your portfolio.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
Glossary of Scam Terms
A helpful glossary of current scams.
Budgeting After a Divorce
Divorce is the second most stressful time in a person's life. Here's some tips to get through it.
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
Monthly Memberships
A look as how autopay subscriptions can be a drain on your finances, especially when forgotten.
Buying vs. Leasing a Car
Whatever your relationship with your car, it may eventually come time for a new one. Familiarize yourself with your options.
The Average American Budget
Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.
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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 Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
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