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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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 Power of Compound Interest

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

What To Do When Your Income Reaches 7 Figures

Preserve your high net worth with these foundational tips.

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

• Articles

  Financially Savvy at Six Figures

  Help your clients with these practical steps to make the most of their six-figure income.

  The Average American Budget

  Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.

  Countering Counterfeit Currency

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

  Year-End Charitable Gifting and You

  This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.

  The Five Basics of Financial Literacy

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

  Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?

  Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.

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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 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 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.

  How Cash Apps Work

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

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