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.

• Articles

  The History of Currency

  Currency has been around for a long time. Here's a quick history lesson.

  Exploring the Federal Student Grant Program

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

  The Half Million Dollar Baby

  The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.

  Making Sense of HSAs and FSAs

  How HSAs and FSAs might help your household.

  The Big Pause

  This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.

  Personal Finance Calendar

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

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• Videos

  The Cost of Procrastination

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

  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.

  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?

  The Latte Lie and Other Myths

  Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

  Once Upon a Goal

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

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