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.

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.

How to Ensure You’re Financially Prepared for An Emergency
Follow this advice now to get the resources and information needed to start on the path to recovery after a crisis.

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?
A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned
Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.
Mastering the Art of Salary Negotiation
Get important advice about how to request a raise at work or how to ask for a higher salary during the hiring process.
How Big is Money?
Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
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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.
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?
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.