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?
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?
Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.
Pay Yourself First
It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.
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.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
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?
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What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
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.
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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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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.
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.
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?