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?

Password Protection Strategies

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

Once Upon a Goal

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

• Articles

  Money Myth: You Can’t Bounce Back from Retirement Setbacks

  Learn how to plan for inflation, make up for lost time and adjust retirement savings goals as you approach the next chapter.

  Year-End Charitable Gifting and You

  This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.

  Resolutions to Help Build Financial Independence

  Pursue financial independence in 2024 with a few simple but empowering resolutions.

  A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Life's Transitions

  Check out this comprehensive guide to all the stages of your financial life cycle as you navigate each life transition.

  The Big Pause

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

  Year-End Planning & Wealth-Building Strategies

  Explore the year-end financial moves that can help you protect assets, reduce taxes, and grow wealth in the new year.

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• Calculators

  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.

  Credit Card Payoff

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

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• Videos

  The Latte Lie and Other Myths

  Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

  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 Power of Compound Interest

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

  How Cash Apps Work

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

  Saving for College 101

  Here's a crash course on saving for college.

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