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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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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• Articles

  What Will You Do With Your Bonus or Windfall?

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

  Building a Solid Financial Foundation

  Sustain financial well-being or create wealth through these actions.

  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.

  Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt

  Five strategies for managing your student debt.

  Saving Early & Letting Time Work for You

  See how starting early—not saving more—can be the most powerful move you make for your long-term future.

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• Calculators

  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.

  Lifetime of Earnings

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

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• Videos

  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.

  How Cash Apps Work

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

  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.

  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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