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?
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps
An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt
Five strategies for managing your student debt.
Are You in the “Sandwich Generation?"
Are you part of the "sandwich generation" that's raising your kids and caring for your parents? These insights are for you.
Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?
Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.
Making a Charitable Contribution
There are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
How to Budget as a Couple
Conversations about finances about budgeting can be a touchy subject, especially if you have different views about spending.
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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.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
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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 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.
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.