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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The Power of Compound Interest

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

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

Mortgages in Retirement

Explore the benefits and drawbacks to paying off your mortgage prior to retirement with this article.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.

• Articles

  Understanding Money Market Funds

  Check out this brief article which explores the role Money Market Funds may play in your portfolio.

  What Can You Buy With 529 Distributions?

  This article can be a helpful guide when beginning to prepare for education expenses.

  Should I Accept a Free Credit Lock?

  Learn the ins and outs of credit locks, freezes, and more.

  The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee

  Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.

  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.

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• Calculators

  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.

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• Videos

  The Cost of Procrastination

  Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.

  Saving for College 101

  Here's a crash course on saving for college.

  The Power of Compound Interest

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

  The Latte Lie and Other Myths

  Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

  Once Upon a Goal

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

  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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