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.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
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The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
Countering Counterfeit Currency
Combating counterfeiting remains core to preserving the integrity of the nation’s money.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Countering Counterfeit Currency
Combating counterfeiting remains core to preserving the integrity of the nation’s money.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
Buying vs. Leasing a Car
Whatever your relationship with your car, it may eventually come time for a new one. Familiarize yourself with your options.
Making Sense of U.S. Household Net Worth
A look inside the U.S. government's statistics on household net worth.
How Does Your Credit Score Compare?
Have you ever wondered how your credit score compares to the rest of the country? Take a look and see.
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Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money
Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
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?
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.