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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.

The Power of Compound Interest

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

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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

Pay Yourself First

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

The Cost of Procrastination

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

Personal Finance Calendar

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

How to Read Your Credit Report

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

Understanding the Basics of ESG Investing

Find out how to align your money with your personal values with this helpful introduction to sustainable investing.

Spotting Credit Trouble

The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.

Saving for Your Child’s Future

Learn how to begin building a financial foundation for a child and choose an approach that fits your goals and timeframe.

The Five Basics of Financial Literacy

How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.

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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.

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.

The Power of Compound Interest

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

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

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Articles

How to Choose Between Buying and Leasing a Car

Weigh the pros and cons of leasing versus buying a vehicle based on your driving habits, financial goals, and the car market.

Managing Money as a Couple

Keys to preparing to grow wealthy together.

Data Thieves from Outer Space

Learn about the dangers of internet fraud with this highly educational and fun “pulp” comic.

Making a Charitable Contribution

There are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock.

The History of Currency

Currency has been around for a long time. Here's a quick history lesson.

Your Midyear Financial Checklist

Use this framework to review your finances, and stay aligned with your goals for the rest of the year.

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Videos

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.

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?

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

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