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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The Power of Compound Interest

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

The Half Million Dollar Baby

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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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• Calculators

  Doubling Your Money

  This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.

  Historical Inflation

  This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.

  What Is My Current Cash Flow?

  Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.

  Paying Off a Credit Card

  Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.

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

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  The Cost of Procrastination

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