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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.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

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The Power of Compound Interest

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

Pay Yourself First

It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

Password Protection Strategies

Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.

The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores

What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?

Making a Charitable Gift

Did you know that there are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock? Learn more about your options.

What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps

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

Exploring the Federal Student Grant Program

In this article, explore the benefits of the Federal Student Grant Program.

Mortgages in Retirement

Explore the benefits and drawbacks to paying off your mortgage prior to retirement with this article.

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How Cash Apps Work

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

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

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.

The Power of Compound Interest

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

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?

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Building a Solid Financial Foundation

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

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.

Understanding Money Market Funds

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

Financially Savvy at Six Figures

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

Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?

Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.

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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

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.

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.

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