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?
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Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Four Ways To Use Leftover 529 Money
What to do with a 529 education savings plan when there’s no college left to spend it on.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
'Til Debt Do Us Part
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The Smart Way to Pay Off Student Loans
When it comes to paying off your student loan debt, you may have more options than you realize.
How Much Should You Support Your Kids in College?
We all want what’s best for our kids, but you want them to learn the value of money too.
Five Do's and Don'ts of Medical Debt
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The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
Making a Charitable Contribution
There are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock.
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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 Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
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.