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 Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
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Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.

Understanding FDIC Insurance
FDIC insurance was designed to protect your deposited funds, but do you know how? This article answers that question.

The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Credit Card Debt
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How new workers can build financial independence
The key to a successful career launch is to begin with a solid financial foundation.
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4 steps to teaching kids about money
As a parent, how can you help ensure that your children are more financially confident than you?
Pay Yourself First
It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.
Ways to turn spending into savings
These strategies will help you save more and spend less.
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Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
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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.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.