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.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
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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?
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Financially Savvy at Six Figures
Help your clients with these practical steps to make the most of their six-figure income.
Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards
It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.
The Average American Budget
Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.
Managing Money as a Couple
Keys to preparing to grow wealthy together.
Understanding FDIC Insurance
FDIC insurance was designed to protect your deposited funds, but do you know how? This article answers that question.
Budgeting After a Divorce
Divorce is the second most stressful time in a person's life. Here's some tips to get through it.
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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.
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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The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
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?
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.