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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.

The Power of Compound Interest

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

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Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

Making a Charitable Contribution

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

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

Five Do's and Don'ts of Medical Debt

1 in 5 Americans say they struggle to keep up with their medical expenses – luckily, there may be more options than it seems.

How to Cover the Cost of Your Wedding

The average American wedding costs roughly $30,000 these days. Here are some practical tips to help spend less and save more.

A Budget You Can Live With

A realistic budget can be step one in achieving your financial goals – use these tips to efficiently allocate your money.

Is College Right for You?

For some, going from high school graduation to college makes a lot of sense. It might not be the best path for everyone.

A Big Decision for Small Businesses

It’s critical you identify the right retirement plan for your business.

How Big is Money?

Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic

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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.

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.

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.

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Articles

The Five Basics of Financial Literacy

How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.

Donor-Advised Funds: A Smarter Way To Give

Here’s how you can support the causes you care about while strengthening your own tax and estate plans.

Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards

It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.

How Big is Money?

Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic

'Til Debt Do Us Part

When it comes to combining finances, you may have more options than you think. Consider these relationship-saving strategies.

Building a Solid Financial Foundation

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

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Videos

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

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.

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

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