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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The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

The Cost of Procrastination

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

Making a Charitable Gift

Did you know that there are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock? Learn more about your options.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

• Articles

  The Big Pause

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

  What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps

  An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.

  Password Protection Strategies

  Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.

  Countering Counterfeit Currency

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

  Making Sense of HSAs and FSAs

  How HSAs and FSAs might help your household.

  What Will You Do With Your Bonus or Windfall?

  This article examines one's options when receiving a work bonus or other financial windfalls.

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• Calculators

  Lifetime of Earnings

  Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.

  Credit Card Payoff

  Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.

  Historical Inflation

  See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.

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• Videos

  The Cost of Procrastination

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

  The Power of Compound Interest

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

  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.

  Once Upon a Goal

  Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.

  How Cash Apps Work

  Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.

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