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.

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Your Cash Flow Statement

A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.

The Cost of Procrastination

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

How Big is Money?

Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic

Once Upon a Goal

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

• Articles

  The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee

  Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.

  Strategies For Managing Student Loan Debt

  Five strategies for managing your student debt.

  U.S. Personal Savings Rate

  What can be learned from the savings rate?

  Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards

  It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.

  Data Thieves from Outer Space

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

  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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• Calculators

  Historical Inflation

  This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.

  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.

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• Presentations

  Your Cash Flow Statement

  A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.

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• Videos

  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?

  No Cash, No Checks, No Problem

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

  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.

  Once Upon a Goal

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

  What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money

  Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.

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