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.

Have A Question About This Topic?

Thank you! Oops!
Once Upon a Goal

Once Upon a Goal

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

A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned

A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned

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

Saving for College 101

Saving for College 101

Here’s a crash course on saving for college.

Year-End Charitable Gifting and You

This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.

Spotting Credit Trouble

The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.

What Can You Buy With 529 Distributions?

This article can be a helpful guide when begin preparing for education expenses.

How Big is Money?

Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic

Making a Charitable Contribution

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

The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores

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

View all articles

What Is My Current Cash Flow?

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

Historical Inflation

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

Paying Off a Credit Card

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

View all calculators

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?

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.

Saving for College 101

Here’s a crash course on saving for college.

View all videos