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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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

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The Cost of Procrastination

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• Articles

  U.S. Personal Savings Rate

  What can be learned from the savings rate?

  Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time

  Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.

  What Can You Buy With 529 Distributions?

  This article can be a helpful guide when beginning to prepare for education expenses.

  Spotting Credit Trouble

  The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.

  Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?

  Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.

  The Five Basics of Financial Literacy

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

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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.

  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.

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• Videos

  How Cash Apps Work

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

  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.

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