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

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?

U.S. Personal Savings Rate

U.S. Personal Savings Rate

What can be learned from the savings rate?

The Cost of Procrastination

The Cost of Procrastination

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

 

Password Protection Strategies

Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.

What To Do When Your Income Reaches 7 Figures

Preserve your high net worth with these foundational tips.

Monthly Memberships

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

What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps

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

Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?

Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.

What Can You Buy With 529 Distributions?

This article can be a helpful guide when beginning to prepare for education expenses.

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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.

What Is My Current Cash Flow?

Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.

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Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

Once Upon a Goal

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

The Cost of Procrastination

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

How Cash Apps Work

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

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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