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.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
Buying vs. Leasing a Car
Whatever your relationship with your car, it may eventually come time for a new one. Familiarize yourself with your options.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Making Sense of U.S. Household Net Worth
A look inside the U.S. government's statistics on household net worth.
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores
What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?
The History of Currency
Currency has been around for a long time. Here’s a quick history lesson.
How to Read Your Credit Report
Solve a mystery while learning how important your credit report is with this story-driven interactive.
How Does Your Credit Score Compare?
Have you ever wondered how your credit score compares to the rest of the country? Take a look and see.
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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.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
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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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The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
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?
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
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.