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 Latte Lie and Other Myths

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

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Once Upon a Goal

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Historical Inflation

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

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

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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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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.

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

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Once Upon a Goal

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

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