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.

How Cash Apps Work

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

Year-End Planning & Wealth-Building Strategies

Explore the year-end financial moves that can help you protect assets, reduce taxes, and grow wealth in the new year.

The Power of Compound Interest

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

• Articles

  Facilitate Family Financial Conversations Across Generations

  Start a discussion with your adult kids about generational family finances. Share your retirement and financial goals.

  The Average American Budget

  Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.

  Making a Charitable Gift

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

  Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt

  Five strategies for managing your student debt.

  Building a Solid Financial Foundation

  Sustain financial well-being or create wealth through these actions.

  Pay Yourself First

  It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.

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• Calculators

  Historical Inflation

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

  Lifetime of Earnings

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

  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

  The Latte Lie and Other Myths

  Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

  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?

  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.

  The Power of Compound Interest

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

  Once Upon a Goal

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

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