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

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

Historical Inflation

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

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The Power of Compound Interest

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

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Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

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