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?

Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.

Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.

Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.

Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
Personal Finance Calendar
Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.
Password Protection Strategies
Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.
Building a Solid Financial Foundation
Sustain financial well-being or create wealth through these actions.
The Average American Budget
Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
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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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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?
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.
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.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.