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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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?

Building a Solid Financial Foundation

Sustain financial well-being or create wealth through these actions.

How Cash Apps Work

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

• Articles

  The Five Basics of Financial Literacy

  How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.

  The Big Pause

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

  What Can You Buy With 529 Distributions?

  This article can be a helpful guide when beginning to prepare for education expenses.

  The Many Ways to Measure Inflation

  Different inflation indexes may tell different stories. Here's what that could mean for you.

  Making Sense of HSAs and FSAs

  How HSAs and FSAs might help your household.

  What Will You Do With Your Bonus or Windfall?

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

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• Calculators

  Historical Inflation

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

  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.

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• Videos

  Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

  The Cost of Procrastination

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

  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?

  How Cash Apps Work

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

  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.

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