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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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?

Monthly Memberships

A look as how autopay subscriptions can be a drain on your finances, especially when forgotten.

The Power of Compound Interest

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

• Articles

  Password Protection Strategies

  Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.

  Making a Charitable Gift

  Did you know that there are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock? Learn more about your options.

  The Big Pause

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

  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.

  A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned

  Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.

  Should I Accept a Free Credit Lock?

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

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• Calculators

  Credit Card Payoff

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

  Lifetime of Earnings

  Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.

  Historical Inflation

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

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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.

  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.

  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.

  How Cash Apps Work

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

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