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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Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.

How to Read Your Credit Report
Solve a mystery while learning how important your credit report is with this story-driven interactive.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Making a Charitable Contribution
There are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock.
Personal Finance Calendar
Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.
Data Thieves from Outer Space
Learn about the dangers of internet fraud with this highly educational and fun “pulp” comic.
What Can You Buy With 529 Distributions?
This article can be a helpful guide when begin preparing for education expenses.
What To Do When Your Income Reaches 7 Figures
Preserve your hIgh net worth with these foundational tips.
How to Read Your Credit Report
Solve a mystery while learning how important your credit report is with this story-driven interactive.
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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.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
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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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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
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.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.