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.
Student Loan Protection
Learn why protecting your student loan payments is an important aspect of your income protection strategy.
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The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Financial Fixes: How to Get Out of the Minimum Payment Vorte
Did you know that U.S. households carry nearly $7000, in revolving credit card debt from month to month?
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?
What Do Fine Wine and Financial Planning Have in Common?
Do you love wine? Next question: Are you financially confident? This one is a little harder to answer, right?
Financial Hacks for Millennials: From Side Hustle to Savings
As of mid-2019, 45 percent of Americans have a side hustle, and that figure is only continuing to grow. In any economy, side gigs can be a great way to earn extra cash or explore new interests.
The Twelve Steps to Living Confidently: Goals
A step-by-step plan to become more financially and emotionally confident can make this year awesome.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
Ask a Financial Professional: Couples & Money
If it were easy to talk about money, everyone would do it. But in reality, conversations about finances are tough for...
How to Make Smart Debt Decisions
Making smarter decisions about debt can help you reduce stress.
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Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
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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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 Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Student Loan Protection
Learn why protecting your student loan payments is an important aspect of your income protection strategy.
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?