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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No Cash, No Checks, No Problem
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
The Five Basics of Financial Literacy
How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.
Making Sense of U.S. Household Net Worth
A look inside the U.S. government's statistics on household net worth.
What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps
An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.
The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores
What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
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What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
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The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
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?
What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money
Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
No Cash, No Checks, No Problem
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.