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?
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money
Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.
Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards
It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.
How Big is Money?
Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic
The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
Strategies For Managing Student Loan Debt
Five strategies for managing your student debt.
Spotting Credit Trouble
The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
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Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
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.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
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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.
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?
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money
Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.