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

  U.S. Personal Savings Rate

  What can be learned from the savings rate?

  Cash Stuffing

  Using old school savings method of saving cash in envelopes, called Cash Stuffing

  Ways to turn spending into savings

  These strategies will help you save more and spend less.

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  Insurance isn’t always top of mind, but it can help protect you and give you confidence, so you can focus on your life.

  Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards

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

  Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?

  Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.

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• Calculators

  Historical Inflation

  This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.

  What Is My Current Cash Flow?

  Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.

  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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• Videos

  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.

  The Cost of Procrastination

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

  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.

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