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.

 
 
Saving for College 101

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

The Many Ways to Measure Inflation

The Many Ways to Measure Inflation

Different inflation indexes may tell different stories. Here's what that could mean for you.

The Cost of Procrastination

The Cost of Procrastination

Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.

 

Glossary of Scam Terms

A helpful glossary of current scams.

How to Read Your Credit Report

Solve a mystery while learning how important your credit report is with this story-driven interactive.

Should I Accept a Free Credit Lock?

Learn the ins and outs of credit locks, freezes, and more.

Countering Counterfeit Currency

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

Personal Finance Calendar

Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.

Pay Yourself First

It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.

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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.

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

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

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 Power of Compound Interest

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

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