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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 Power of Compound Interest

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

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The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

The Benefits of Consolidating Accounts

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

Saving for College 101

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U.S. Personal Savings Rate

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Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt

Five strategies for managing your student debt.

Making a Charitable Contribution

There are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock.

'Til Debt Do Us Part

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How To Build Credit: Busting Common Myths

When it comes to building credit, conflicting information is everywhere. We bust some of the most common credit myths.

5 Ways To Sell or Transfer Your Business

Why succession plans are key for preparing to sell or transfer ownership of your business – and five ways you can do so.

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The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

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?

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.

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

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Articles

Buying or Leasing in 2022: What You Need to Know

The factors affecting the decision to buy or lease your next car have become much more complicated.

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.

4 Myths When Managing Sudden Wealth

Sudden wealth can be a blessing – or a curse, if not managed thoughtfully.

'Til Debt Do Us Part

When it comes to combining finances, you may have more options than you think. Consider these relationship-saving strategies.

Building an Emergency Fund: Your Financial Safety Net

Relying on credit cards in a crisis could be costly. The smarter choice? Start building your personal emergency fund.

Managing Money as a Couple

Keys to preparing to grow wealthy together.

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Videos

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

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?

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.

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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