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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.

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt

Five strategies for managing your student debt.

The Power of Compound Interest

Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.

What Will You Do With Your Bonus or Windfall?

This article examines one's options when receiving a work bonus or other financial windfalls.

What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps

An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.

Pay Yourself First

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

Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?

Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.

Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt

Five strategies for managing your student debt.

Understanding Money Market Funds

Check out this brief article which explores the role Money Market Funds may play in your portfolio.

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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?

The Power of Compound Interest

Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.

Once Upon a Goal

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

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

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How Big is Money?

Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic

Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time

Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.

How to Read Your Credit Report

Solve a mystery while learning how important your credit report is with this story-driven interactive.

Glossary of Scam Terms

A helpful glossary of current scams.

Saving Early & Letting Time Work for You

See how starting early—not saving more—can be the most powerful move you make for your long-term future.

Spotting Credit Trouble

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

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How Cash Apps Work

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

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

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 Cost of Procrastination

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

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

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