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.
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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The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
Financially Savvy at Six Figures
Help your clients with these practical steps to make the most of their six-figure income.
The Average American Budget
Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.
What To Do When Your Income Reaches 7 Figures
Preserve your high net worth with these foundational tips.
What If Your Kids Decide Against College?
Rising college costs prompt students to seek alternatives; 529 account funds can be used for other education options.
Managing Money as a Couple
Keys to preparing to grow wealthy together.
Are You in the “Sandwich Generation?"
Are you part of the "sandwich generation" that's raising your kids and caring for your parents? These insights are for you.
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Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
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The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
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.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.