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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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Countering Counterfeit Currency
Combating counterfeiting remains core to preserving the integrity of the nation’s money.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Should I Accept a Free Credit Lock?
Learn the ins and outs of credit locks, freezes, and more.
Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt
Five strategies for managing your student debt.
How Much Should You Support Your Kids in College?
We all want what’s best for our kids, but you want them to learn the value of money too.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
What If Your Kids Decide Against College?
Rising college costs prompt students to seek alternatives; 529 account funds can be used for other education options.
Building an Emergency Fund: Your Financial Safety Net
Relying on credit cards in a crisis could be costly. The smarter choice? Start building your personal emergency fund.
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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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Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
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?
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
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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