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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• Articles

  Budgeting After a Divorce

  Divorce is the second most stressful time in a person's life. Here's some tips to get through it.

  The Half Million Dollar Baby

  The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.

  The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores

  What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?

  Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time

  Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.

  What Will You Do With Your Bonus or Windfall?

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

  The Five Basics of Financial Literacy

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

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• Calculators

  Lifetime of Earnings

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

  Credit Card Payoff

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

  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.

  The Power of Compound Interest

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

  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 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.

  How Cash Apps Work

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

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