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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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?

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Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.

Year-End Charitable Gifting and You

This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.

How Cash Apps Work

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  A look as how autopay subscriptions can be a drain on your finances, especially when forgotten.

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  Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards

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

  Understanding Money Market Funds

  Check out this brief article which explores the role Money Market Funds may play in your portfolio.

  Countering Counterfeit Currency

  Combating counterfeiting remains core to preserving the integrity of the nation’s money.

  The Big Pause

  This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.

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  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.

  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.

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