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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  Debt: Not Necessarily a Four-Letter Word

  Debt can be an important tool to creating the future you want – if you manage it wisely.

  When Is the Right Time To Refinance Your Mortgage?

  Interest rates matter when refinancing your mortgage—but they aren’t the only factor to consider.

  5 Strategies for Paying Off Credit Card Debt

  U.S. consumer credit card debt recently topped $1 trillion. Here are five tips for getting you back in the black.

  A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned

  Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.

  Wealth and the Single Parent

  Making smart financial choices while raising kids on your own can require additional planning and discipline.

  How Does Equity Compensation Fit Into Your Financial Plan?

  It can be tempting to put your equity benefits on autopilot, but factoring them into your long-term financial plan is vital.

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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

  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.

  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?

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