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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.

Saving for College 101

Here’s a crash course on saving for college.

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Your Cash Flow Statement

A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.

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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.

The Average American Budget

Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.

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?

Pay Yourself First

It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.

U.S. Personal Savings Rate

What can be learned from the savings rate?

Exploring the Federal Student Grant Program

In this article, explore the benefits of the Federal Student Grant Program.

Personal Finance Calendar

Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.

Making a Charitable Contribution

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

Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt

Five strategies for managing your student debt.

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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.

What Is My Current Cash Flow?

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

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Your Cash Flow Statement

A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.

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The Power of Compound Interest

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

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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