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.

The Cost of Procrastination

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

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Once Upon a Goal

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

'Til Debt Do Us Part

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

The Power of Compound Interest

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

Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt

Five strategies for managing your student debt.

Teaching Kids to Be Fiscally Fit

At every stage of your family’s lifetime, there are money lessons to be learned

Cyber Self-Defense: How To Avoid These Common Scams

We’re all spending more time online nowadays - but so are cyber criminals. Learn to protect yourself from some common scams.

Is College Right for You?

For some, going from high school graduation to college makes a lot of sense. It might not be the best path for everyone.

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.

Helping Out a Family Member

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

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Credit Card Payoff

Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.

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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.

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?

The Power of Compound Interest

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

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Data Thieves from Outer Space

Learn about the dangers of internet fraud with this highly educational and fun “pulp” comic.

How to Buy a House in Eight Steps: A Guide

This guide prepares you for buying, whether "someday" is coming up soon or still a couple years down the road.

The Half Million Dollar Baby

The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.

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.

What to Expect (Financially) When You’re Expecting

You may have bought a crib, car seat, diapers… but have you revisited your financial plan?

Managing Money as a Couple

Keys to preparing to grow wealthy together.

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Calculators

Credit Card Payoff

Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.

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Videos

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.

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.

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?

View all videos