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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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?

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

  Understanding Money Market Funds

  Check out this brief article which explores the role Money Market Funds may play in your portfolio.

  Don't Delay an Important Discussion

  Talking about money shouldn’t be taboo. Learn about starting financial conversations across the generations in your family.

  What Can You Buy With 529 Distributions?

  This article can be a helpful guide when beginning to prepare for education expenses.

  Password Protection Strategies

  Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.

  How to Effectively Budget as a Couple

  Be sure that you agree on how to go about combining your finances as a couple before discussing how you'll handle expenses.

  Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?

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

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• Calculators

  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.

  Historical Inflation

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

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• Videos

  Saving for College 101

  Here's a crash course on saving for college.

  The Power of Compound Interest

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

  How Cash Apps Work

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

  Once Upon a Goal

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

  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.

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