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.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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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?
Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?
Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
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 Average American Budget
Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.
Spotting Credit Trouble
The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.
How Does Your Credit Score Compare?
Have you ever wondered how your credit score compares to the rest of the country? Take a look and see.
Year-End Charitable Gifting and You
This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
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Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
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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 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.
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?
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
No Cash, No Checks, No Problem
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money
Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.