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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The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
What Can You Buy With 529 Distributions?
This article can be a helpful guide when beginning to prepare for education expenses.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
Mortgages in Retirement
Explore the benefits and drawbacks to paying off your mortgage prior to retirement with this article.
Making a Charitable Gift
Did you know that there are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock? Learn more about your options.
Year-End Charitable Gifting and You
This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.
The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores
What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?
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.
Spotting Credit Trouble
The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.
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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 Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
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 Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
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