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 Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

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Once Upon a Goal

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

The Big Pause

This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

Building a Solid Financial Foundation

Sustain financial well-being or create wealth through these actions.

The History of Currency

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

How to Read Your Credit Report

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

What Will You Do With Your Bonus or Windfall?

This article examines one's options when receiving a work bonus or other financial windfalls.

Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill

How long does a $20 bill last?

What To Do When Your Income Reaches 7 Figures

Preserve your high net worth with these foundational tips.

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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?

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

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.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

How Cash Apps Work

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

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Articles

Personal Finance Calendar

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

The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores

What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?

How to Read Your Credit Report

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

A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned

Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.

Spotting Credit Trouble

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

Managing Money as a Couple

Keys to preparing to grow wealthy together.

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Videos

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.

How Cash Apps Work

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

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.

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