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.
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?
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
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 Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores
What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?
Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards
It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.
The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
Pay Yourself First
It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
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Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money
Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.
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?