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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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.

Understanding Money Market Funds

Check out this brief article which explores the role Money Market Funds may play in your portfolio.

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?

• Articles

  The Five Basics of Financial Literacy

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

  What Will You Do With Your Bonus or Windfall?

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

  How Big is Money?

  Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic

  Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards

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

  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.

  Password Protection Strategies

  Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.

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• Calculators

  Lifetime of Earnings

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

  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.

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• Videos

  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.

  The Cost of Procrastination

  Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.

  Saving for College 101

  Here's a crash course on saving for college.

  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?

  How Cash Apps Work

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

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