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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.

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?

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The Power of Compound Interest

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

The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores

What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

Financially Savvy at Six Figures

Help your clients with these practical steps to make the most of their six-figure income.

Making a Charitable Contribution

There are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock.

Pay Yourself First

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

Personal Finance Calendar

Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.

A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned

Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.

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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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.

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

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?

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Articles

Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards

It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.

What Will You Do With Your Bonus or Windfall?

This article examines one's options when receiving a work bonus or other financial windfalls.

Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill

How long does a $20 bill last?

How to Read Your Credit Report

Solve a mystery while learning how important your credit report is with this story-driven interactive.

Managing Money as a Couple

Keys to preparing to grow wealthy together.

What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps

An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.

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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.

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.

Once Upon a Goal

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

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