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.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
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The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
The Average American Budget
Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.
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?
You’re Not an ATM: 5 Tips for Teaching Your Kids the Value o
“Mom, can I have five bucks?” These words will be heard by all parents at some point. Every parent must decide...
The 12 Steps to Living Confidently: Smart Debt Decisions
Here’s how you can distinguish the difference between healthy and unhealthy debt, and prevent debt from leading stress.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
Business Boosters: Holding on to Talent
No matter what business you’re in, once you start hiring employees, you get into the people business.
5 Smart Ways to Mindfully Manage Your Money
Applying the principle of self-care, of mindfulness, to your financial life can make a significant difference for the better—not just in how you handle your personal finances on a daily basis...
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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The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money
Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
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?