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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.

 
 
The Cost of Procrastination

The Cost of Procrastination

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

Financially Savvy at Six Figures

Financially Savvy at Six Figures

Help your clients with these practical steps to make the most of their six-figure income.

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

 

Spotting Credit Trouble

The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.

Money Myth: You Can’t Bounce Back from Retirement Setbacks

Learn how to plan for inflation, make up for lost time and adjust retirement savings goals as you approach the next chapter.

What To Do When Your Income Reaches 7 Figures

Preserve your high net worth with these foundational tips.

Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?

Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.

The Big Pause

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

Year-End Financial Moves to Maximize Your Momentum

Use these year-end financial strategies to help reduce taxes, protect assets, and move into the new year with momentum.

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Historical Inflation

See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.

Credit Card Payoff

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

Lifetime of Earnings

Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.

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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

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?

How Cash Apps Work

Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.

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.

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