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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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.
What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps
An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.
Glossary of Scam Terms
A helpful glossary of current scams.
Countering Counterfeit Currency
Combating counterfeiting remains core to preserving the integrity of the nation’s money.
The History of Currency
Currency has been around for a long time. Here's a quick history lesson.
What Can You Buy With 529 Distributions?
This article can be a helpful guide when beginning to prepare for education expenses.
Data Thieves from Outer Space
Learn about the dangers of internet fraud with this highly educational and fun “pulp” comic.
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Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
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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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 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
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
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.
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