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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The Cost of Procrastination

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

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Your Cash Flow Statement

A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.

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?

Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards

It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

• Articles

  Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time

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

  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.

  Spotting Credit Trouble

  The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.

  Exploring the Federal Student Grant Program

  In this article, explore the benefits of the Federal Student Grant Program.

  A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned

  Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.

  Year-End Charitable Gifting and You

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

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• Calculators

  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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• Presentations

  Your Cash Flow Statement

  A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.

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• Videos

  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.

  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.

  No Cash, No Checks, No Problem

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

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