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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.

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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?

Mortgages in Retirement

Explore the benefits and drawbacks to paying off your mortgage prior to retirement with this article.

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee

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Personal Finance Calendar

Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.

Saving Early & Letting Time Work for You

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Budgeting After a Divorce

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Learn the ins and outs of credit locks, freezes, and more.

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Historical Inflation

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

Credit Card Payoff

Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.

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The Cost of Procrastination

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

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

How Cash Apps Work

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The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

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?

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Glossary of Scam Terms

A helpful glossary of current scams.

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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The Big Pause

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

Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt

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Personal Finance Calendar

Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.

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Calculators

Historical Inflation

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

Credit Card Payoff

Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.

View all calculators
Videos

The Cost of Procrastination

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

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.

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.

View all videos