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.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

Once Upon a Goal

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

U.S. Personal Savings Rate

What can be learned from the savings rate?

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

How to Read Your Credit Report

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

Pay Yourself First

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

Spotting Credit Trouble

The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.

Exploring the Federal Student Grant Program

In this article, explore the benefits of the Federal Student Grant Program.

Year-End Charitable Gifting and You

This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.

Monthly Memberships

A look as how autopay subscriptions can be a drain on your finances, especially when forgotten.

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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.

Historical Inflation

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

Lifetime of Earnings

Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.

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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.