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.
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?
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
How to Read Your Credit Report
Solve a mystery while learning how important your credit report is with this story-driven interactive.
Year-End Charitable Gifting and You
This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.
The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
Spotting Credit Trouble
The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.
The History of Currency
Currency has been around for a long time. Here’s a quick history lesson.
Data Thieves from Outer Space
Learn about the dangers of internet fraud with this highly educational and fun “pulp” comic.
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What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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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.
What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money
Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
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.