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?
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U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
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.
The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
Year-End Charitable Gifting and You
This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
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Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
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Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed 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 Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
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