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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 Power of Compound Interest

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

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Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

When Is the Right Time To Refinance Your Mortgage?

Interest rates matter when refinancing your mortgage—but they aren’t the only factor to consider.

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?

Countering Counterfeit Currency

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

Helping Out a Family Member

How do you offer money in a way that works for everyone?

A Quick Guide to Business Valuations

Why you might benefit from a business valuation, when to get it, and other common questions.

Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill

How long does a $20 bill last?

How to Cover the Cost of Your Wedding

The average American wedding costs roughly $30,000 these days. Here are some practical tips to help spend less and save more.

Should I Accept a Free Credit Lock?

Learn the ins and outs of credit locks, freezes, and more.

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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 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.

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 Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

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Articles

U.S. Personal Savings Rate

What can be learned from the savings rate?

What to Expect from a Second Opinion Meeting

When you face health issues, you might seek a second opinion to confirm your plan. Why not do the same with your finances?

'Til Debt Do Us Part

When it comes to combining finances, you may have more options than you think. Consider these relationship-saving strategies.

A Budget You Can Live With

A realistic budget can be step one in achieving your financial goals – use these tips to efficiently allocate your money.

How Much Should You Support Your Kids in College?

We all want what’s best for our kids, but you want them to learn the value of money too.

Financially Savvy at Six Figures

Help your clients with these practical steps to make the most of their six-figure income.

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Videos

Once Upon a Goal

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

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

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.

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?

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

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