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.

Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.

Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.

U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?

The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt
Five strategies for managing your student debt.
The Average American Budget
Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.
Buying vs. Leasing a Car
Whatever your relationship with your car, it may eventually come time for a new one. Familiarize yourself with your options.
Mortgages in Retirement
Explore the benefits and drawbacks to paying off your mortgage prior to retirement with this article.
Pay Yourself First
It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.
What Can You Buy With 529 Distributions?
This article can be a helpful guide when begin preparing for education expenses.
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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.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
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?
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
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.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.