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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No Cash, No Checks, No Problem

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

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Your Cash Flow Statement

A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.

Saving for College 101

Here’s a crash course on saving for college.

The Average American Budget

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

The Power of Compound Interest

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

• Articles

  The Average American Budget

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

  Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?

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

  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.

  Spotting Credit Trouble

  The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.

  U.S. Personal Savings Rate

  What can be learned from the savings rate?

  The History of Currency

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

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• Calculators

  Doubling Your Money

  This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.

  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.

  What Is My Current Cash Flow?

  Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.

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• Presentations

  Your Cash Flow Statement

  A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.

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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?

  Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

  What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money

  Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.

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