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.
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores
What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?
Should I Accept a Free Credit Lock?
Learn the ins and outs of credit locks, freezes, and more.
Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?
Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.
Understanding FDIC Insurance
FDIC insurance was designed to protect your deposited funds, but do you know how? This article answers that question.
Year-End Charitable Gifting and You
This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
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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.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
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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.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.