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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How Cash Apps Work

Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send 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 History of Currency

Currency has been around for a long time. Here's a quick history lesson.

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

• Articles

  Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?

  Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.

  Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards

  It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.

  The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee

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

  Managing Money as a Couple

  Keys to preparing to grow wealthy together.

  Personal Finance Calendar

  Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.

  Making a Charitable Gift

  Did you know that there are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock? Learn more about your options.

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• Calculators

  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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• Videos

  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 Cost of Procrastination

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

  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.

  Once Upon a Goal

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

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