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
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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.
How to gift yourself a debt-free holiday
Here are some tips for having a jolly and debt-free gift-giving season.
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
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A gap exists between people's financial priorities and their behaviors. This gap can cause stress and a lack of confidence.
How to manage debt
8 ways to help manage debt wisely to avoid overextending yourself.
Overlooked ways to add diversity to your portfolio
A diverse portfolio can be more than stocks and bonds.
5 Financial checklist items to finish before year end
Learn what items to check off your financial to do list before the end of the year and why
Pay Yourself First
It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.
Creating financial wellness with what you’ve got right now
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What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
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.
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Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
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?
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.