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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Once Upon a Goal

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The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

Planning, Saving, and Spending Over a Lifetime

Are you reactive or proactive in your finances? Take control with our step-by-step savings guide.

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

  Facilitate Family Financial Conversations Across Generations

  Start a discussion with your adult kids about generational family finances. Share your retirement and financial goals.

  Personal Finance Calendar

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

  Year-End Planning & Wealth-Building Strategies

  Explore the year-end financial moves that can help you protect assets, reduce taxes, and grow wealth in the new year.

  What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps

  An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.

  Countering Counterfeit Currency

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

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• Calculators

  Historical Inflation

  See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.

  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.

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• Videos

  The Latte Lie and Other Myths

  Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

  The Power of Compound Interest

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

  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 Cash Apps Work

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

  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?

  Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

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