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 Cost of Procrastination

Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.

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?

Five Do's and Don'ts of Medical Debt

1 in 5 Americans say they struggle to keep up with their medical expenses – luckily, there may be more options than it seems.

The Power of Compound Interest

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

• Articles

  The Benefits of Consolidating Accounts

  More than creating convenience, consolidating accounts can help you mitigate taxes, better manage your cash flow and more.

  Donor-Advised Funds: A Smarter Way To Give

  Here’s how you can support the causes you care about while strengthening your own tax and estate plans.

  A Comprehensive Guide to Charitable Giving Strategies

  From assets and timing to strategies and structures, this guide breaks down the key elements of charitable giving.

  A Budget You Can Live With

  A realistic budget can be step one in achieving your financial goals – use these tips to efficiently allocate your money.

  Equity Compensation: Beyond Benefits

  With the right planning, your equity compensation can be a cornerstone of your financial future.

  Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards

  It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.

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• Calculators

  Credit Card Payoff

  Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.

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• Videos

  Saving for College 101

  Here's a crash course on saving for college.

  Once Upon a Goal

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

  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.

  The Power of Compound Interest

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

  Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

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