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?

How Cash Apps Work

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

Making Sense of HSAs and FSAs

How HSAs and FSAs might help your household.

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

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  The Big Pause

  This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.

  Making a Charitable Contribution

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

  How to Read Your Credit Report

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

  What Will You Do With Your Bonus or Windfall?

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

  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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• Videos

  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 Cost of Procrastination

  Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.

  Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

  The Power of Compound Interest

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

  The Latte Lie and Other Myths

  Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

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