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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The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps
An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
The History of Currency
Currency has been around for a long time. Here’s a quick history lesson.
Pay Yourself First
It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.
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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Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
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.
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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 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.
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.
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.