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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• Articles

  Building a Solid Financial Foundation

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

  The Five Basics of Financial Literacy

  How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.

  Monthly Memberships

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

  Making a Charitable Gift

  Did you know that there are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock? Learn more about your options.

  The Average American Budget

  Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.

  Year-End Financial Moves to Maximize Your Momentum

  Use these year-end financial strategies to help reduce taxes, protect assets, and move into the new year with momentum.

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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

  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?

  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.

  The Latte Lie and Other Myths

  Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

  Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

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