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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.

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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How Cash Apps Work

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

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.

The Power of Compound Interest

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

The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores

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

Data Thieves from Outer Space

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

The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee

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

Password Protection Strategies

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

Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt

Five strategies for managing your student debt.

The Many Ways to Measure Inflation

Different inflation indexes may tell different stories. Here's what that could mean for you.

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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.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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