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 Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
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Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
The Big Pause
This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
Countering Counterfeit Currency
Combating counterfeiting remains core to preserving the integrity of the nation’s money.
Glossary of Scam Terms
A helpful glossary of current scams.
The Five Basics of Financial Literacy
How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
The Average American Budget
Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.
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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.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
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?
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
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