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.

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The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Do you know these three personal finance sayings?

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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.

The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores

What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?

What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money

Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.

• Articles

  The History of Currency

  Currency has been around for a long time. Here’s a quick history lesson.

  The Half Million Dollar Baby

  The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.

  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.

  Data Thieves from Outer Space

  Learn about the dangers of internet fraud with this highly educational and fun “pulp” comic.

  Spotting Credit Trouble

  The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.

  Pay Yourself First

  It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.

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• Calculators

  Doubling Your Money

  This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.

  What Is My Current Cash Flow?

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

  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.

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• Presentations

  Your Cash Flow Statement

  A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.

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• 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.

  Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

  Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.

  What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money

  Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.

  Once Upon a Goal

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

  No Cash, No Checks, No Problem

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

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