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.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
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Once Upon a Goal
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U.S. Personal Savings Rate
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The Cost of Procrastination
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Understanding FDIC Insurance
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4 steps to teaching kids about money
As a parent, how can you help ensure that your children are more financially confident than you?
The Average American Budget
Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.
How to manage debt
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How new workers can build financial independence
The key to a successful career launch is to begin with a solid financial foundation.
The mattress dilemma: Where to stash your savings?
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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.
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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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.
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 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.