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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

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Glossary of Scam Terms

A helpful glossary of current scams.

The Power of Compound Interest

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

How Big is Money?

Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic

Saving Early & Letting Time Work for You

See how starting early—not saving more—can be the most powerful move you make for your long-term future.

Data Thieves from Outer Space

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The Half Million Dollar Baby

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What Will You Do With Your Bonus or Windfall?

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

Countering Counterfeit Currency

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

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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.

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.

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

Once Upon a Goal

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

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Glossary of Scam Terms

A helpful glossary of current scams.

The History of Currency

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

Monthly Memberships

A look as how autopay subscriptions can be a drain on your finances, especially when forgotten.

Understanding Money Market Funds

Check out this brief article which explores the role Money Market Funds may play in your portfolio.

The Many Ways to Measure Inflation

Different inflation indexes may tell different stories. Here's what that could mean for you.

Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time

Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.

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How Cash Apps Work

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

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

The Cost of Procrastination

Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.

Once Upon a Goal

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

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

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