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.
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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Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
Facilitate Family Financial Conversations Across Generations
Start a discussion with your adult kids about generational family finances. Share your retirement and financial goals.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
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.
Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards
It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.
What Can You Buy With 529 Distributions?
This article can be a helpful guide when beginning to prepare for education expenses.
Pay Yourself First
It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.
Understanding FDIC Insurance
FDIC insurance was designed to protect your deposited funds, but do you know how? This article answers that question.
Spotting Credit Trouble
The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.
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Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
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How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send 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?
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.
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.
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