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.
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?
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Spotting Credit Trouble
The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps
An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.
How Big is Money?
Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic
The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores
What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?
The Average American Budget
Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.
Password Protection Strategies
Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.
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Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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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.
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 Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.