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.

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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

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time

Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.

The Power of Compound Interest

Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.

• Articles

  What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps

  An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.

  What Will You Do With Your Bonus or Windfall?

  This article examines one's options when receiving a work bonus or other financial windfalls.

  Planning, Saving, and Spending Over a Lifetime

  Are you reactive or proactive in your finances? Take control with our step-by-step savings guide.

  Monthly Memberships

  A look as how autopay subscriptions can be a drain on your finances, especially when forgotten.

  Money Myth: You Can’t Bounce Back from Retirement Setbacks

  Learn how to plan for inflation, make up for lost time and adjust retirement savings goals as you approach the next chapter.

  Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards

  It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.

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• Calculators

  Lifetime of Earnings

  Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.

  Credit Card Payoff

  Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.

  Historical Inflation

  See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.

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• Videos

  Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

  Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.

  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?

  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.

  How Cash Apps Work

  Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.

  Saving for College 101

  Here's a crash course on saving for college.

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