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.
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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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 Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned
Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.
The Average American Budget
Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.
The Five Basics of Financial Literacy
How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.
Password Protection Strategies
Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
Strategies For Managing Student Loan Debt
Five strategies for managing your student debt.
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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.
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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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?
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.
No Cash, No Checks, No Problem
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.