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.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
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Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
Pay Yourself First
It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
Budgeting After a Divorce
Divorce is the second most stressful time in a person's life. Here's some tips to get through it.
Strategies For Managing Student Loan Debt
Five strategies for managing your student debt.
What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps
An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.
How Big is Money?
Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic
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Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
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.
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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?
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
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.