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

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An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.

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• Articles

  Building a Solid Financial Foundation

  Sustain financial well-being or create wealth through these actions.

  U.S. Personal Savings Rate

  What can be learned from the savings rate?

  Countering Counterfeit Currency

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

  The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee

  Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.

  Data Thieves from Outer Space

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

  Spotting Credit Trouble

  The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.

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• Calculators

  What Is My Current Cash Flow?

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

  Paying Off a Credit Card

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

  Historical Inflation

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

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• Videos

  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.

  How Cash Apps Work

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

  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?

  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.

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