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 Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
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The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores
What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
The Big Pause
This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.
How to Read Your Credit Report
Solve a mystery while learning how important your credit report is with this story-driven interactive.
Financially Savvy at Six Figures
Help your clients with these practical steps to make the most of their six-figure income.
Understanding Money Market Funds
Check out this brief article which explores the role Money Market Funds may play in your portfolio.
What If Your Kids Decide Against College?
Rising college costs prompt students to seek alternatives; 529 account funds can be used for other education options.
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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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How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
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?