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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The Cost of Procrastination

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Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt

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Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.

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Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.

Historical Inflation

This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.

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The Cost of Procrastination

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How Cash Apps Work

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

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The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

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