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 Power of Compound Interest

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

Once Upon a Goal

Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.

The History of Currency

Currency has been around for a long time. Here's a quick history lesson.

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

• Articles

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  Use these year-end financial strategies to help reduce taxes, protect assets, and move into the new year with momentum.

  Budgeting After a Divorce

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

  Planning, Saving, and Spending Over a Lifetime

  Are you reactive or proactive in your finances? Take control with our step-by-step savings guide.

  What If Your Kids Decide Against College?

  Rising college costs prompt students to seek alternatives; 529 account funds can be used for other education options.

  U.S. Personal Savings Rate

  What can be learned from the savings rate?

  Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards

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

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• Calculators

  Historical Inflation

  See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.

  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.

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• Videos

  Saving for College 101

  Here's a crash course on saving for college.

  Once Upon a Goal

  Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.

  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.

  The Power of Compound Interest

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

  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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