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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Saving for College 101

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  Whatever stage of life you are in, learn how to navigate the present—and whatever comes next—with confidence.

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  In this article, explore the benefits of the Federal Student Grant Program.

  The History of Currency

  Currency has been around for a long time. Here's a quick history lesson.

  The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee

  Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.

  Retirement Savings Goals: How to Help Make Up for Lost Time

  Discover practical tips and strategies for setting and refining your retirement savings goals as you near retirement.

  Year-End Planning & Wealth-Building Strategies

  Explore the year-end financial moves that can help you protect assets, reduce taxes, and grow wealth in the new year.

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• Calculators

  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.

  Historical Inflation

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

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• Videos

  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.

  Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

  Once Upon a Goal

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

  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 Latte Lie and Other Myths

  Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

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