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.

The Cost of Procrastination

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

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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

Buying or Selling a House in a Seller's Market

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Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

Personal Finance Calendar

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

How to Cover the Cost of Your Wedding

The average American wedding costs roughly $30,000 these days. Here are some practical tips to help spend less and save more.

7 Steps to Take When Tying the Knot

Marriage comes with lots of financial considerations. Here’s how to start off on the right foot when walking down the aisle.

U.S. Personal Savings Rate

What can be learned from the savings rate?

What If Your Kids Decide Against College?

Rising college costs prompt students to seek alternatives; 529 account funds can be used for other education options.

Cyber Self-Defense: How To Avoid These Common Scams

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Once Upon a Goal

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

The Cost of Procrastination

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

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?

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.

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8 Tips for Managing Sudden Wealth

With great wealth comes great responsibility. Here’s how to make smart, confident decisions with newfound money.

Building an Emergency Fund: Your Financial Safety Net

Relying on credit cards in a crisis could be costly. The smarter choice? Start building your personal emergency fund.

How Big is Money?

Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic

'Til Debt Do Us Part

When it comes to combining finances, you may have more options than you think. Consider these relationship-saving strategies.

What to Expect (Financially) When You’re Expecting

You may have bought a crib, car seat, diapers… but have you revisited your financial plan?

Buying or Selling a House in a Seller's Market

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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.

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.

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.

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