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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The Latte Lie and Other Myths

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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

Making a Charitable Contribution

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

Saving for College 101

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

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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.

  Historical Inflation

  See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.

  Lifetime of Earnings

  Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.

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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.

  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?

  How Cash Apps Work

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

  Once Upon a Goal

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

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