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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How Cash Apps Work

How Cash Apps Work

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

How Big is Money?

How Big is Money?

Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

U.S. Personal Savings Rate

What can be learned from the savings rate?

The Big Pause

This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.

Making a Charitable Contribution

There are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock.

Year-End Charitable Gifting and You

This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.

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.

Monthly Memberships

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

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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.

Historical Inflation

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

Lifetime of Earnings

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

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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?

Once Upon a Goal

Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.

The Power of Compound Interest

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

How Cash Apps Work

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

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

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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