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.

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?

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Your Cash Flow Statement

A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.

The Power of Compound Interest

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

The Average American Budget

Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.

The Cost of Procrastination

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

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.

Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill

How long does a $20 bill last?

Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt

Five strategies for managing your student debt.

U.S. Personal Savings Rate

What can be learned from the savings rate?

Password Protection Strategies

Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.

A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned

Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.

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What Is My Current Cash Flow?

Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.

Paying Off a Credit Card

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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