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.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

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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.

Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill

How long does a $20 bill last?

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?

Monthly Memberships

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

Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt

Five strategies for managing your student debt.

Making Sense of HSAs and FSAs

How HSAs and FSAs might help your household.

What If Your Kids Decide Against College?

Rising college costs prompt students to seek alternatives; 529 account funds can be used for other education options.

How to Read Your Credit Report

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

Making a Charitable Contribution

There are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock.

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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.

How Cash Apps Work

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