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.

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?

What To Do When Your Income Reaches 7 Figures

Preserve your high net worth with these foundational tips.

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

• Articles

  Data Thieves from Outer Space

  Learn about the dangers of internet fraud with this highly educational and fun “pulp” comic.

  Year-End Charitable Gifting and You

  This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.

  Countering Counterfeit Currency

  Combating counterfeiting remains core to preserving the integrity of the nation’s money.

  Making Sense of HSAs and FSAs

  How HSAs and FSAs might help your household.

  Buying vs. Leasing a Car

  Whatever your relationship with your car, it may eventually come time for a new one. Familiarize yourself with your options.

  Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt

  Five strategies for managing your student debt.

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• Calculators

  Lifetime of Earnings

  Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.

  Historical Inflation

  See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.

  Credit Card Payoff

  Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.

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• Videos

  Once Upon a Goal

  Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.

  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.

  The Power of Compound Interest

  Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.

  How Cash Apps Work

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

  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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